Dumpling City

Most Chinese people strongly complain about how inauthentic Panda Express is, but I think this place feels like the truly authentic Chinese version of Panda Express. It's more of a pick-up and to-go spot with no dine-in tables. You just choose a box size and select 2-3 main dishes along with 1 side. They offer a variety of options like Orange Chicken and Mapo Tofu.What's unique is their selection of handmade frozen dumplings. You can grab them straight from the freezer and steam them at home. We picked up a few to try as well--haven't tasted them yet, but I'm hoping they're just as good as the fresh dishes!

Parking right in front of the shop at 1:30 on a Friday afternoon. Paid for 2 bags of frozen dumplings. In and out in 5 minutes.Recipients had a good meal, I'm told.

good takeout dumpling spot in palo alto. upon entering you can see the staff folding the dresh dumplings. dumplings are pre packaged in the freezer and they serve other food.service was okay - the employees were not very communicative. card and cash are accepted.1. // pork and cabbage dumplings //these were our favorite. the pork and cabbage was very flavorful. the dough was a bit thick but chewy and the filling was juicy 2. // pork xiao long bao //we steamed these. the dough was a bit too thick and the filling wasn't very flavorful. they were juicy 3. // fish and chive dumpling //the chives were strong and i couldn't taste the fish at all

This is a takeout only spot where you can pick up bags of frozen dumplings from freezers and be out within a minute. There's quite an assortment of dumplings on offer, and I'm continuing to make my way through the menu, but my favorite is still the pork and cabbage ones (which I swear are much juicier than the chive and green bean variations). Otherwise the chicken and corn is also a nice combination if you're feeling something a little different, with a nice contrast with the sweetness of the corn.It's hard to go wrong though, as the dumplings all have this great, thick (but not too thick) and chewy skin that holds up well whether you're boiling, steaming, or pan-frying. They're fairly small but come in bags of 20, which makes the prices reasonable enough for two meals. Overall, this is my favorite spot to pick up frozen dumplings, and makes for a great freezer staple!

Ordered online on Sunday 2 hours before close. Chowbus provided updated timing that food was ready. Got there nobody spoke English, order was not ready, printer was out of paper. Other customers had to help them understand as their English was as poor as my Mandarin. 2 items from my order was out, had to substitute with lesser items. The only saving grace was that the frozen dumplings were delicious. The items from the bar were old and subpar, worse than Panda Express.

Absolutely incredible experience. We were looking for a late lunch on Christmas Eve, and this was one of the few places on El Camino that was open. They sell bao, frozen dumplings, and a few meat dishes. You can sit there and watch the staff diligently prepare and fill batches of dumplings and bao. It's as direct and unpretentious as you can find for a restaurant on the peninsula. Dumplings are about $12 for 20 if you pay in cash, which is quite reasonable, given that it's located in Palo Alto.

It shouldn't be categorized as a restaurant as it's a take-away place and also sells frozen dumplings to cook at home. The dumplings are homemade as you see them making them but they are not selling cooked-versions. Nowhere to sit and enjoy the food. So, don't come hungry craving fresh dumplings you'll be super sad.

They're called Dumpling City and does this live up to the name! Their frozen dumplings are super tasty and a good price for what you pay. A quick 10 mins on the stove and they're ready to go into your mouth. Delicious! The ladies here are also super friendly!However, I once made the mistake of ordering from their lunch menu. Maybe don't recommend that. Go there for the dumplings.

The dumpling is pricey, the wrap is thick but flavor is good. Not sure if I would purchase again.

Been coming here monthly for years. My favorite is the 白菜豬肉. Authentic and delicious. Very lucky to have this place.