Dumpling Story

Wow! The food here was delicious!I was here on a Tuesday night around 7pm and it was very lively. The entire restaurant is filled. Interior in the store is very nice and unique. I got the pork soup dumpling, chili sesame wontons, dan dan noodles, pan-fried pork dumplings, and cucumber salad. My favorites were the pan-fried pork dumplings and cucumber salad. The pan-fried dumplings had a savory and sweet taste to it, very balanced taste. If I had a second stomach I will fill up with just those! The cucumber salad was very simple but very tasty. It had a garlicky, vinegary taste to it. The dish that surprised me was the dan dan noodles. It has a fire/red pepper symbol next to it on the menu so I expected to be spicy since dan dan noodles are known to be quite spicy. However, for these noodles there wasn't any spiciness to it. There was only a mild Szechuan taste to it. It was good but nothing crazy. Service here was good. Staff were very kind and friendly. The food came out pretty quickly as well!Overall really enjoyed the food. I would definitely come back!

I love this dumpling housefor these following reasons:1. the waitlist system is efficien. Put your name and number on the list and get a text when your table is ready. 2- enticing, flavorful, fresh, and tasty dumplings. 3- fun and friendly atmosphere. I recommend it!

DELICIOUS! This was one of the best dumplings I've had. I ordered the shrimp, chives, wood ear mushroom dumplings. I was blown away. They covered it in chili sauce and peanut sauce and I have to say that was delicious. I highly recommend. Otherwise, the xiao long baos are a classic. Of the other dishes we ordered, regulars dumplings and the meat and vegetable fried bun, the shrimp, chives, mushroom dumpling was the best. Service was pretty fast when you get seated. But, depending on the time there might be a little bit of a wait. We went at peak dinner time and we had to wait around 25 minutes for a seat for a party of 3. I think it is longer for smaller groups too. You have to join a yelp waitlist. You can walk around the area if you have to wait. But, if you want to wait inside, the area is very small and only have one bench for probably max 4 people.

Had to try this place and it was really good. Place is small and cozy but the food is phenomenal. Friendly and fast service. Check out my pictures.Most definitely coming back when I'm in town.

Dumpling Story is as popular as it is for a reason! The sister restaurant to Dumpling Home, this place is on Fillmore and located closer to our neighborhood so we visit here more frequently now. The dumplings are always sooo delicious, and I understand why there's often a line or wait to get a table. I came on a rainy Saturday around 2pm and once we arrived and joined the waitlist it was about a 20 minute wait for a table for 3. I wish they allowed joining the Yelp waitlist remotely so you could do it in your way to the restaurant and not have to wait as long once you arrive.We got Jasmine tea, then split some dumplings and other dishes. Their soup dumplings are absolutely the best menu item, we almost ordered another round of them at the end of our meal. Everything else I've tried here is delicious too: green beans, brussel sprouts, pork buns (although I wish these had been BBQ), Dan Dan noodles. But the dumplings are really the star of the show.The service was friendly and checked up on us frequently. The food also came out quickly and we could tell everything had been freshly cooked. We love this spot and definitely will return!

The ginger and green onion noodle is my favorite dish here by far and one of my favorite noodle dishes in SF! It has a savory soy based sauce that has a bit of sweetness too it as well. I also ordered the fried tofu which is a very generous serving (12 pretty big pieces) and tastes great too! The exterior is crispy and interior tofu itself is soft and silky, glazed in a soy sauce reduction that also has a hint of sweetness to it. Both dishes were $13.95 so a reasonable price but not cheap.Good amount of indoor seating and a few tables outside as well in a patio area directly connected to the restaurant. There's a tablet at the front you can use to add yourself to the waitlist while you walk around the Fillmore shops. It's a popular spot so definitely expect a wait at peak times.Overall not cheap but excellent food and service!

Our party of 7 came on a Thursday evening hungry for some dumplings. We got there around 5:45 and didn't need to make use of their Yelp waitlist kiosk due to how surprisingly empty it was (however, it did pick up once we were seated). Interior is modern and clean, and their plentiful staff were all very polite.You order dim sum style by checking off the items you want on a paper menu that is collected by your server.Master Gao Jasmine Tea Lager 330mL ($14): underwhelming to be honest. Had the bitterness of jasmine tea without much of the flavor that got progressively harder to finish (even with food). Probably a personal preference though.Beef XLB ($18 for 8pc): steep price for a result that is *almost* worth it. The broth is more gingery here and was a nice fix for the cold weather outside, and the dumpling skins weren't too thick.Mongolian Beef Dumpling ($17 for 8pc): delicious. Never seen this item on a dim sum menu before but the dumplings were well steamed with a strong beef flavor that paired well with the provided sauce.Juicy Pork Bao ($30 for 12pc): not terrible but could've been much better, especially at that price point. Bottoms were unfortunately too thick to crisp up correctly, so each bite had a little bit too much chew with a doughy flavor that made it hard to taste the soup and filling.Okra with Garlic Sauce ($17): one of my favorite dishes. Nice sweetness from the sauteed bell pepper and onion and pungent garlic wok hei. Word of warning for the texture averse: it's slimy (but still worth a try).Ginger and Green Onion Noodle ($14): crowd favorite. Simple, wonderfully chewy noodles, with the flavors of of ginger and green onion cutting through the oiliness.Zha Jiang Noodle ($17): alright. Came with egg strips and carrots along with the traditional pork and cucumber topping - I've personally had better, but if you're in the area this isn't a bad alternative.We left feeling satisfied, but I wouldn't have minded slamming an In-n-Out burger on the way home. Worth checking out.

Visited on a Friday night around 7 PM and only waited 15 minutes to be seated. Was greeted by friendly staff and ordered three types of dumplings. Each was unique and flavorful. All around the dining experience was positive and I would return.

We came for dinner after watching a movie at AMC Kabuki on a Sunday night. There was a wait but we had a group of 4 and put our names down and were seated within 15 minutes! It is a small restaurant but still has lots of seating, and is a very nice spot to grab a bite with friends.You order by checking boxes on menus that they provide. We ordered some of the soup dumplings, regular boiled dumplings, and pan fried dumplings. By far, the pan friend dumplings were my favorite: super juicy on the inside with a light crispy skin. We also ordered the green beans as a vegetable and they were crunchy and nicely seasoned.

Wanted to see if Dumpling Story could be our alternate go-to instead of their sister restaurant, the OG Dumpling Home. I was extremely excited since they have a slightly larger menu and a super nice interior. We came in during lunch on Christmas Day and got seated right away. We ordered the mala pan-fried dumplings, beef tongue, egg and seaweed soup, and the shrimp and chives pocket. We really enjoyed the shrimp and chives pocket (their take on 韭菜盒子). The filling was super flavorful, consisting of eggs, glass noodles, dried shrimp, and a generous amount of fragrant chives. However, it was a bit hard to eat because the chive pocket didn't hold its integrity well and fell apart easily. The beef tongue was tender but could have used a bit more seasoning. The mala chili oil with the dumplings didn't quite work--the spiciness overpowered the flavors of the pork--and the signature fried bottom of the dumplings wasn't as crunchy compared to Dumpling Home. I can confidently say I still prefer Dumpling Home. However, if I happen to be in the area and don't want to wait 45 minutes to an hour, Dumpling Story would be a good alternative.