Dumpling RestaurantSan Francisco, CA
Dumpling Kitchen – 1935 Taraval St, San Francisco
Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in San Francisco: 1:11 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (415) 682-8938 to confirm.
Location & directions
1935 Taraval StSan Francisco, CA 94116
About Dumpling Kitchen
Dumpling Kitchen is a dumpling restaurant located at 1935 Taraval St in San Francisco, California. It's part of our guide to 2,864 restaurants, cafes and bars in San Francisco. Prices are mid-range ($20–30 per person).
Dumpling Kitchen is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Tuesday). Note that it closes between lunch and dinner service on 3 days of the week.
Guests can choose from 199 menu items across 19 sections, including DK Menu Dinner and Weekend - Specialty Dumplings & Dim Sum, DK Menu Dinner and Weekend - Drinks, DK Menu Dinner and Weekend - Soup, DK Menu Dinner and Weekend - Vege, and DK Menu Dinner and Weekend - Appetizers. Listed prices range from $0.05 to $28.99, with a typical item around $17.99. Menu highlights include S21. Steamed Pork & Pickled Cabbage Baos (4pcs), J02. Apple Juice, and B05. Sizzling Rice Soup.
Available service options are delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and lively, and it is a good fit for groups and university students. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park. Payment methods accepted: debit cards, NFC mobile payments, and credit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (415) 682-8938 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Dumpling Restaurant · Chinese
- Address
- 1935 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
- Phone
- (415) 682-8938
- Price range
- $20–30 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Tuesday)
- Menu
- 199 items · $0.05–$28.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for dumpling restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Dumpling Kitchen’s weekday schedule with 7 other dumpling restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 55 hours a week, 15 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 86% of dumpling restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Dumpling Kitchen is one of them.
Compared with 7 other dumpling restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for dumpling restaurants across the US
Based on 8 menus with 625 priced items from dumpling restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $18.98.
At Dumpling Kitchen the median listed price is $17.99, higher than the typical $14.00 for dumpling restaurants across the US.
Calculated from 8 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Lively
Crowd
- Groups
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Dumpling Kitchen there are 31 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 87 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chinese (20), Cafes & Coffee (19), Pizza (7), and Japanese & Sushi (4).
12 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- EuropeanParkside Tavern< 0.1 mi
- KoreanShin Toe Bul Yi< 0.1 mi
- ItalianRistorante Marcello< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeFoam0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiTaraval Okazu Ya0.1 mi
What to expect at a dumpling restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Dumpling Kitchen's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Tuesday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Dumpling Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, Dumpling Kitchen is open on Sundays: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Dumpling Kitchen located?
Dumpling Kitchen is located at 1935 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116.
What is the phone number of Dumpling Kitchen?
You can call Dumpling Kitchen at (415) 682-8938.
Does Dumpling Kitchen offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Dumpling Kitchen offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Dumpling Kitchen?
The typical price range at Dumpling Kitchen is $20–30 per person. Menu prices range from $0.05 to $28.99.
Does Dumpling Kitchen take reservations?
Yes, Dumpling Kitchen accepts reservations.
Is Dumpling Kitchen wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park.
Is Dumpling Kitchen open late?
No, Dumpling Kitchen usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Dumpling Kitchen?
There are 87 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Dumpling Kitchen. Nearby options include Parkside Tavern (< 0.1 mi), Shin Toe Bul Yi (< 0.1 mi), and Ristorante Marcello (< 0.1 mi).
How much do dumpling restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 8 menus with 625 priced items from dumpling restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $18.98.
