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Kingdom of Dumpling

1713 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA - (415) 566-6143
Not only is Kingdom of Dumpling an excellent spot for their namesake specialty, but it’s also the source for some of the finest fresh-frozen, take-home dumplings in the Bay Area. Though the small dining room has limited seating, it is well worth the wait for amazing Shanghai soup dumplings.
100% Approval Rating (1 votes)

Scorecard

3 - Overall: Excellent - Worth a Detour
Overall: Excellent - Worth a Detour
Shanghai Soup Dumplings
Pork and Chive Dumplings
Chicken and Corn Dumplings
Onion Pancake
Salt and Pepper Tofu

Highlighted Reviews

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Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch - Photos (7)
Roadfood.com Editor
"Although some Roadfood restaurants are unabashedly easy-to-find, given the vintage neon sign or oversized plaster-cast animal out front, others take the opposite approach. Kingdom of Dumpling is of the latter mindset. Far from the madding crowd of Chinatown, this ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

1713 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA
(415) 566-6143

http://www.kingofchinesedumpling.com/english/index.htm

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:No
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
Lamb or pork & chive?  Either choice is a good one, as each dumpling’s warm, tender innards nearly melt in the mouth, despite their rather inelegant exteriors.
"Lamb or pork & chive? Either choice is a good one, as each dumpling’s warm, tender innards nearly melt in the mouth, despite their rather inelegant exteriors."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch





Virtually greaseless, these salt ‘n’ pepper tofu squares are enhanced by the spicy pepper dipping sauce.
"Virtually greaseless, these salt ‘n’ pepper tofu squares are enhanced by the spicy pepper dipping sauce."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


Food writer Calvin Trillin craves these soup dumplings, and so do we: achingly tender pork morsels surrounded by warm broth and swathed in chewy dough make for a mighty mouthful.
"Food writer Calvin Trillin craves these soup dumplings, and so do we: achingly tender pork morsels surrounded by warm broth and swathed in chewy dough make for a mighty mouthful."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


Cucumbers tossed in a warm spicy marinade add texture and crunch to the meal.
"Cucumbers tossed in a warm spicy marinade add texture and crunch to the meal."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


The onion pancake is a fine complement to a table full of dumplings.
"The onion pancake is a fine complement to a table full of dumplings."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


Please excuse this half-eaten dumpling photo, but we employ it only to show the mouth-watering ground chicken and corn within.
"Please excuse this half-eaten dumpling photo, but we employ it only to show the mouth-watering ground chicken and corn within."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch


Is it the kingdom of a singular type of dumpling, or is something lost in translation?  Whatever the case, this small eatery is well worth the trip to Taravel Street.
"Is it the kingdom of a singular type of dumpling, or is something lost in translation? Whatever the case, this small eatery is well worth the trip to Taravel Street."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch



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