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Located at 216 Cypress Avenue in South San Francisco, Dumpling Empire is a delightful Chinese restaurant renowned for its homemade dumplings and authentic flavors. This hidden gem in Downtown South San Francisco offers a laid-back atmosphere where food lovers can indulge in a variety of delicious dumplings, making it a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Chinese cuisine.

Dumpling Empire specializes in a range of delectable dishes that highlight the rich culinary traditions of China. Here are some highlights of their menu:

Shanghai soup dumplings - a crowd favorite known for their flavorful broth.

Pork dumplings with corn - a delicious combination of flavors.

Chive pancakes - crispy and filled with fresh ingredients.

Beef noodles - hearty and satisfying, perfect for a filling meal.

Chili oil dumplings - known for their spicy kick and rich flavor.

Dumpling Empire is conveniently located just off Grand Avenue, making it easily accessible for both locals and visitors. While you're in the area, consider exploring other attractions in South San Francisco, such as the nearby parks and shopping centers. The restaurant's proximity to major thoroughfares also makes it a great stop after a day of exploring the beautiful San Mateo County.

A range of homemade dumplings are the draw at this tiny Chinese outpost with a laid-back atmosphere.

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We happened upon the Empire while on a trip to SF. We love to dive the streets looking for places off the beaten path. This place was great, a little hole in the wall with wonderful food. Nothing elaborate but fresh dumplings, fresh cooked vegetables and hot tea. We dined in the first night and got a to go order the second. Very satisfying, tasty meals. I would take friends here to enjoy the experience. I’m not Asian so there was bit of a language barrier but to me that’s what makes the experience even better, not really knowing what’s going to show up on the plate.

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Excellent dumpling restaurant discovered after shopping at Costco. It was only 2.3 miles away and we were hungry and tired of the ubiquitous hot dogs at Costco. The restaurant is just off grand Ave in South San Francisco and outside was four overflowing garbage cans which was not exactly a great endorsement of their atmosphere. But we persisted and ordered the beef noodles, Shanghai dumplings, pork dumplings with corn and the chive pancakes. They were all very good but the siu lung baos
were really outstanding as were the pork dumplings. The pancakes were a bit loose but had a lot of fillings which is good. Service was fine and even the cook brought out one of our dishes. Plates came out quickly and soon the place was filled! Yes, they serve food on plastic and paper which was kinda dumb but if you can ignore that, it’s a very good restaurant.

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I've been coming here for years. All of the food is consistently good. Our top items that I recommend:
- Boiled peanuts with cucumber
- Green onion pancake
- Pork dumpling with Napa cabbage
- Chicken dumpling with corn
- Shanghai soup dumpling

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Very simple little place tucked into a little side street off of Grand Ave. Decided to check it out after seeing good reviews—we got pan fried soup dumplings, beef pancake, garlic string beans and chicken chow mein. Owner surprised us with fried sesame balls filled with either a bean paste or black sesame seed paste—absolutely delicious. My favorite dish was the beef pancake—the Chinese black vinegar on the table was an amazing addition to its flavor! Everything was delicious and my leftovers were happily devoured at work the next day. Other reviews refer to this place as a hidden gem and they are absolutely correct. Will be ordering from here and dining in again soon.

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Amazing dumplings at a great price. Food came out shocking quick. Use of disposable flatware was a bit weird and the ambiance leaned more towards hole-in-the-wall than anything. I recommend the chili oil dumplings, the sauce was glorious

Dumpling Empire: Authentic Chinese Dumplings in South San Francisco

Dumpling Empire

Savor authentic flavors at Dumpling Empire in Downtown South San Francisco! Indulge in mouthwatering dumplings—your culinary adventure awaits!

Dumpling Empire: Authentic Chinese Dumplings in South San Francisco

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