Ok for the price (~$13-16 each dish) Dishes: 1. Mama dumplings 2. Pork XLB 3. Pea shoots 4. Dan Dan noodles Logistics: 1. Walkable neighborhood but limited street parking 2. Accepts card 3. Plenty of indoor tables
Fancypants X.
I first tried United Dumplings during the pandemic (when popular sitcom reruns ran on repeat, apparently) but it failed to leave an impression, one way or another. I ordered again recently to jog my memory. Details, à la "Friends" episode titles: -- Grandma's pork potstickers: ($10.95 for 5 pieces): the one most similar to how I like my pork & Napa cabbage potstickers. Good sear on the skin. -- pork soup dumplings ($11.95 for 6 pieces): the one that made me swear off this place. The slimy pink insides were off-putting. -- shrimp dumplings ($10.95 for 3 pieces): the one that nearly made me reconsider. Plump, tasty shrimp & thin-enough skin. But woman cannot live on har gow, alone. -- kimchi fried rice ($14.95): the one that's boring & tasteless. -- chicken mushroom truffle dumplings ($12.95 for a dozen): the one I was most excited to try. Chicken breast, white mushrooms, & truffle oil only looks good on paper; their execution is mushy & not appetizing. Could it *be* any more obvious that this Bernal spot didn't make it onto my dumpling roster?
Justin Wong
Fantastic dumplings. We had Dan Dan Noodles, Mission Chicken Pot Stickers (which were yummy!), Tempura Mushrooms, Sichuan Mala Pork Soup Dumplings XLB, Sichuan Dumplings in red oil, Five Spice Tempura Silken Tofu. I usually don't like spicy food but the spice level was manageable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crunchy Shrimp Toast, Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles, Korean BBQ Beef Dumplings, Spicy Sichuan Wonton in Red Oil 8, Dumplings, Xiao Long Bao
Gavin Yang
Awesome dumpling place in San Francisco.My friend and I had a really great meal here, I took some pictures with my camera.We mainly ordered some recommended on the menu like dumplings, potstickers, XLB and stir-fried veggies. They were all delicious and delicately cooked.My favourite is the pork soup XLB, it was juicy and tasty. The potstickers were also very good, they were very much like fried dumplings, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.Strong Recommendation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jolene Su
Very good dishes and clean environment, nice services!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vanessa D.
Delish Sunday evening dinner. Walked in no wait - luckily live in the neighborhood- standouts - silken 5 spice tofu & Singapore chicken curry rice - dumplings & potstickers so flavorful Yummers- feel the lighting could do with a slight dim in the evenings to add to the vibe but I get it, they want fast turnover not lingering for too long over meals. Prices are reasonable and left feeling satisfied
Esther C.
We came on Thursday 3/14 and didn't see a reason why it was closed. My son was heartbroken because it was his birthday and we was so looking forward to it.
Zachary F.
Very disappointed.... have been going to this place since it first opened and it's definitely gone downhill. I ordered takeout and arrived to pick it up exactly on time. I was told that it would be an additional 10 minutes but it wasn't ready until 20 minutes after the original time. There was barely an acknowledgement of the delay. If you value the your time left on earth, then do not trust the forecasted pickup times on your order. My disappointment was exacerbated at home with the quality of some of the items. The potstickers seemed to have been hastily cooked with no distinctive fried crunch of the bottom side. The quality was not commensurate with the prices.
Thomas Wright
We ordered numerous party platters for a party of 15 people and everyone loved the food. There was plenty of it and we were all fully satisfied. The green beans were a real hit as were the assorted dumplings, steamed buns etc. When people arrived they were greeted with numerous pizza boxes on the table. You could see they were less than enthused. When they opened the boxes and saw the food, garnished with beautiful flowers, their mood immediately picked up. Use United Dumplings for your next party and you will havemade a great decision.
Recommended dishes: String Beans
Pamela F.
Caught up with some friends over a late lunch. But don't come too late ~ they close from 2:30-4:30 every day! Fast and helpful service without being pushy or rushing us, despite us being on the late end of lunch. Got a variety of good-to-very delicious dishes. And really yummy jasmine hot tea. Favorite was definitely the Sichuan dumplings in hot chili oil. Scrumptious!
Love love smelled too good I forgot to take pics! The only dish I didn't care for was the Dan Dan noodles, it was meh! Loved the Grandma Dumplings, the friend mushrooms, the shumai, the fried rice
Lin Oh
It takes more than 1 hr for them to cook some dumplings. If you ordering for a pick up, expect a slow
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Karena Y.
I was pleasantly surprised by the food! The pea shoots were perfectly garlicky and fresh, the noodles had amazing flavor, and the dumplings were nice and juicy. The food also came out very quickly -- we were in and out within 45min. Though it's a small space, it's tastefully decorated with big mirrors.
Mike R.
Happy Chinese New Year! It's the Year of the Dragon 2024! We watched the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade 2024 on KTVU Channel 2 and ordered United Dumplings to celebrate the at home, so the ambiance and service were excellent! Seriously, we received our Door Dash order very promptly, and the pot stickers, dumplings, chicken wings, vegetables, fried rice, and sesame ball with red bean paste was very good. We enjoyed the ample order for our dinner and have enough for at least another meal. We will visit United Dumplings on site in the near future! Overall, since we dont eat pork, the chicken and vegetable options tasty, and good variety. Highly recommend for order in on a Saturday evening.
Ok for the price (~$13-16 each dish) Dishes: 1. Mama dumplings 2. Pork XLB 3. Pea shoots 4. Dan Dan noodles Logistics: 1. Walkable neighborhood but limited street parking 2. Accepts card 3. Plenty of indoor tables
I first tried United Dumplings during the pandemic (when popular sitcom reruns ran on repeat, apparently) but it failed to leave an impression, one way or another. I ordered again recently to jog my memory. Details, à la "Friends" episode titles: -- Grandma's pork potstickers: ($10.95 for 5 pieces): the one most similar to how I like my pork & Napa cabbage potstickers. Good sear on the skin. -- pork soup dumplings ($11.95 for 6 pieces): the one that made me swear off this place. The slimy pink insides were off-putting. -- shrimp dumplings ($10.95 for 3 pieces): the one that nearly made me reconsider. Plump, tasty shrimp & thin-enough skin. But woman cannot live on har gow, alone. -- kimchi fried rice ($14.95): the one that's boring & tasteless. -- chicken mushroom truffle dumplings ($12.95 for a dozen): the one I was most excited to try. Chicken breast, white mushrooms, & truffle oil only looks good on paper; their execution is mushy & not appetizing. Could it *be* any more obvious that this Bernal spot didn't make it onto my dumpling roster?
Fantastic dumplings. We had Dan Dan Noodles, Mission Chicken Pot Stickers (which were yummy!), Tempura Mushrooms, Sichuan Mala Pork Soup Dumplings XLB, Sichuan Dumplings in red oil, Five Spice Tempura Silken Tofu. I usually don't like spicy food but the spice level was manageable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crunchy Shrimp Toast, Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles, Korean BBQ Beef Dumplings, Spicy Sichuan Wonton in Red Oil 8, Dumplings, Xiao Long Bao
Awesome dumpling place in San Francisco.My friend and I had a really great meal here, I took some pictures with my camera.We mainly ordered some recommended on the menu like dumplings, potstickers, XLB and stir-fried veggies. They were all delicious and delicately cooked.My favourite is the pork soup XLB, it was juicy and tasty. The potstickers were also very good, they were very much like fried dumplings, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.Strong Recommendation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good dishes and clean environment, nice services!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delish Sunday evening dinner. Walked in no wait - luckily live in the neighborhood- standouts - silken 5 spice tofu & Singapore chicken curry rice - dumplings & potstickers so flavorful Yummers- feel the lighting could do with a slight dim in the evenings to add to the vibe but I get it, they want fast turnover not lingering for too long over meals. Prices are reasonable and left feeling satisfied
We came on Thursday 3/14 and didn't see a reason why it was closed. My son was heartbroken because it was his birthday and we was so looking forward to it.
Very disappointed.... have been going to this place since it first opened and it's definitely gone downhill. I ordered takeout and arrived to pick it up exactly on time. I was told that it would be an additional 10 minutes but it wasn't ready until 20 minutes after the original time. There was barely an acknowledgement of the delay. If you value the your time left on earth, then do not trust the forecasted pickup times on your order. My disappointment was exacerbated at home with the quality of some of the items. The potstickers seemed to have been hastily cooked with no distinctive fried crunch of the bottom side. The quality was not commensurate with the prices.
We ordered numerous party platters for a party of 15 people and everyone loved the food. There was plenty of it and we were all fully satisfied. The green beans were a real hit as were the assorted dumplings, steamed buns etc. When people arrived they were greeted with numerous pizza boxes on the table. You could see they were less than enthused. When they opened the boxes and saw the food, garnished with beautiful flowers, their mood immediately picked up. Use United Dumplings for your next party and you will havemade a great decision.
Recommended dishes: String Beans
Caught up with some friends over a late lunch. But don't come too late ~ they close from 2:30-4:30 every day! Fast and helpful service without being pushy or rushing us, despite us being on the late end of lunch. Got a variety of good-to-very delicious dishes. And really yummy jasmine hot tea. Favorite was definitely the Sichuan dumplings in hot chili oil. Scrumptious!
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Love love smelled too good I forgot to take pics! The only dish I didn't care for was the Dan Dan noodles, it was meh! Loved the Grandma Dumplings, the friend mushrooms, the shumai, the fried rice
It takes more than 1 hr for them to cook some dumplings. If you ordering for a pick up, expect a slow
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I was pleasantly surprised by the food! The pea shoots were perfectly garlicky and fresh, the noodles had amazing flavor, and the dumplings were nice and juicy. The food also came out very quickly -- we were in and out within 45min. Though it's a small space, it's tastefully decorated with big mirrors.
Happy Chinese New Year! It's the Year of the Dragon 2024! We watched the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade 2024 on KTVU Channel 2 and ordered United Dumplings to celebrate the at home, so the ambiance and service were excellent! Seriously, we received our Door Dash order very promptly, and the pot stickers, dumplings, chicken wings, vegetables, fried rice, and sesame ball with red bean paste was very good. We enjoyed the ample order for our dinner and have enough for at least another meal. We will visit United Dumplings on site in the near future! Overall, since we dont eat pork, the chicken and vegetable options tasty, and good variety. Highly recommend for order in on a Saturday evening.
The DUMPLINGS were so good!!!!!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5