Dumpling Specialist Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to the Dumpling Specialist, where the rich flavors of Taiwanese and Shanghainese cuisine come alive in every bite. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, this restaurant is a haven for dumpling lovers and offers an inviting and casual atmosphere, perfect for lunch or dinner.
The menu is brimming with delectable options, from the 5 Piece Pan-Fried Pork Buns to the delightful Vegetarian Dumplings. Each dumpling is crafted with care, showcasing authentic flavors and fresh ingredients that cater to both meat lovers and vegans alike.
- Appetizers: Start with a refreshing Cucumber Salad or a spicy Hot and Sour Soup.
- Signatures: Don’t miss the Shanghai Dumplings and flavorful wonton soups.
- Accessibility: With a friendly atmosphere, outdoor seating, and ADA-compliance, everyone is welcome!
Visit Dumpling Specialist for a memorable dining experience that embraces tradition while providing modern conveniences.
Appetizer
Cucumber Salad
Cucumber mixed with dressing.
Bean Curd Salad
Hot and Sour Soup
Soup that is both spicy and sour, typically flavored with hot pepper and vinegar.
Chicken and Corn Soup
Savory and sweet soup made from corn.
Beef and Cilantro Soup
Tofu and Mixed Vegetable Soup
Savory liquid dish made with a variety of vegetables.
Seafood and Tofu Soup
Soup
Dumpling
5 Piece Pan-Fried Pork Buns
Dim sum filled with pork.
5 Piece Pan-Fried Potstickers
Crescent shaped dumpling.
5 Piece Vegetarian Potstickers
Crescent shaped dumpling.
5 Piece Shanghai Dumplings
Filled dough.
5 Piece Vegetarian Dumplings
Veggie dumpling with a minced filling.
5 Piece Steamed Pork and Cabbage Dumplings
Filled dough.
Pork Wonton Soup
Seasoned broth with filled wonton dumplings.
Cabbage Wonton Soup
Seasoned broth with filled wonton dumplings.
5 Wontons in Chili Oil
Stuffed Chinese dumpling. Peanut. Spicy.
4 Fried Spring Rolls
Rice paper or crispy dough filled with shredded vegetables.
1 Sticky Rice Roll
1 Piece Chinese Fried Dough
Sweet Soy Milk
Cup.
Savory Soy Milk
Bowl. Spicy.
Mu Shu Pork
Mu Shu Chicken
Mu Shu Beef
Mu Shu Shrimp
Vegetarian Mu Shu
Mu Shu
Noodle and Rice
Shanghai-Style Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish.
Shanghai-Style Stir-Fried Rice Cakes
Pork and Preserved Vegetable Stir-Fried Rice Cakes
Combination Stir-Fried Rice Cakes
Seafood Stir-Fried Rice Cakes
Combination Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish.
Combination Fried Rice
Stir fried rice.
Seafood Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish.
Seafood Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice.
Shrimp Chow Mein
Stir fried noodle dish.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice.
Beef Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish.
Beef Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice.
Chicken Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish.
Chicken Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice.
Pork Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish.
Pork Fried Rice
Stir fried rice.
Vegetarian Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodle dish.
Vegetarian Fried Rice
Stir-fried rice.
5-Spices Beef Stew Noodle Soup
Peanut.
Wonton Noodle in House Broth
Pork with Pickled Vegetable Noodle Soup
Savory light broth with noodles.
Pork with Pickled Vegetable Rice Cake Soup
Vegetarian Noodle Soup
Savory light broth with noodles.
Noodle in Peanut Sauce
Spicy.
Pork with Pickled Vegetable Rice Soup
Savory soup with a grain base.
Chinese Ham with Green Bok Choy Rice Soup
Savory soup with a grain base.
5 Spice Beef Stew Over Rice
Peanut.
Steamed Rice
Braised Tofu with Vegetables
Lightly browned in fat and then cooked slowly in a closed pan with a small amount of liquid. Slow cooked in liquid.
Dry-Braised String Beans
Lightly browned in fat and then cooked slowly in a closed pan with a small amount of liquid. Slow cooked in liquid.
Green Bok Choy with Garlic
Served with white cabbage.
Pea Sprouts with Garlic
Broccoli with Garlic
Mixed Vegetables with Garlic
Vegetables
Pork
Shredded Pork with Onions
Shredded Pork with Pickled Mustard and Peppers
Shredded Pork with 5 Spice Tofu
Shredded Pork with Broccoli
Shredded Pork with String Beans
Shredded Pork with Tofu
Shredded Pork with Mixed Vegetables
Shredded Pork with Green Bok Choy
Beef with Onions
Mongolian Beef
Beef with brown sauce and vegetables. Spicy.
Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Spicy, sweet, and salty sauce made from fermented black beans.
Broccoli Beef
Beef with String Beans
Beef with Tofu
Beef with Mixed Vegetables
Beef with Green Bok Choy
Comes with green boy choy
Beef
Chicken
Dry-Fried Chicken Wings
Cooked wings of a chicken coated in sauce or seasoning. Spicy.
Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings
Cooked wings of a chicken coated in sauce or seasoning. Spicy.
Salt and Pepper Chicken
Spicy.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Sweetened sauce with vinegar base.
General Chicken
Deep fried with sweet and spicy sauce.
Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy stir-fry.
Black Bean Sauce Chicken
Spicy, sweet, and salty sauce made from fermented black beans.
Broccoli Chicken
Chicken with String Beans
Chicken with Tofu
Chicken with Mixed Vegetables
Chicken and Green Bok Choy
Served with green bok choy.
Salt and Pepper Fish Fillets
Spicy.
Sweet and Sour Fish Fillets
Cooked with or incorporating both sugar and a sour substance.
Dry-Fried Fish Fillets
Fish Fillets in Black Bean Sauce
Spicy, sweet, and salty sauce made from fermented black beans.
Fish Fillets with Mixed Vegetables
Preserved Vegetables with Fish Fillets in Broth
Spicy.
Walnut Prawns
Kung Pao Shrimp
Spicy stir-fry.
Shrimp and Mixed Vegetables
Seafood
Lunch Special
Dry-Braised String Beans Lunch Special
Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special
Shredded Pork with Onions Lunch Special
Beef with Onions Lunch Special
Mongolian Beef Lunch Special
Beef with brown sauce and vegetables. Spicy.
Beef in Black Bean Sauce Lunch Special
Broccoli Beef Lunch Special
Beef with String Beans Lunch Special
Beef with Tofu Lunch Special
Beef and Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special
Beef with Green Bok Choy Lunch Special
Kung Pao Chicken Lunch Special
Spicy stir-fry.
Sweet and Sour Chicken Lunch Special
Sweetened sauce with vinegar base.
General Chicken Lunch Special
Deep-fried with sweet and spicy sauce.