Dumpling Home

Cuisine	Chinese
Price	$$$ (31-50)
Rating	8/10
Last Visit	Oct. 8, 2023
Location	SFBA: San Francisco: West

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General Notes

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Dumpling Home is probably one of the best dumpling restaurants in San Francisco. Apparently it was recently recognized by the Michelin guide, and as a result the line can get VERY long -- expect a crowd outside during peak hours. The wait is definitely worth it though -- give it a try!

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Positives

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> They actually steam their XLB straight in the bamboo steamer insert over some parchment paper. None of that aluminum tin nonsense. And they also provide a specialized large spoon for eating the XLB. Their XLB are definitely one of the highlights of the experience.

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Negatives

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> The wait can get pretty long, particularly during peak hours. Try to get there early if you can, and maybe explore around Hayes Valley if the wait is long.

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Dishes Tasted

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• ★★★★ 葱油海蜇皮 -- I'm usually not the biggest fan of this dish, but this was REALLY good. Excellent flavor, perfectly seasoned, and delightful bouncy texture.
• ★★☆☆ 锅贴 -- It was pretty good, but I'd probably suggest sticking to their other options.
• ★★★★ 葱油饼 -- The texture on these is INCREDIBLE -- it's somehow thin, crispy, and not tough in the middle.
• ★★★★ 猪肉小笼包 -- Lovely texture on the wrapper. Filling is a bit looser than the typical XLB but in a positive way and nicely flavorful. Very good!
• ★★★★ 生煎包 -- The texture is incredible, and there's SO much soup inside.
• ★★★☆ 白菜猪肉水饺 -- The wrapper had a delightful chewy texture with the perfect resistance. The filling was solid.
• ★★★★ 干煸四季豆 -- Honestly, I wish I could buy such high quality green beans. Vibrant color, delightful texture, and subtle but flavorful.