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.

$8.50

Bean Curd Salad

$8.50

Hot and Sour Soup

Soup that is both spicy and sour, typically flavored with hot pepper and vinegar.

$14.00

Chicken and Corn Soup

Savory and sweet soup made from corn.

$14.00

Beef and Cilantro Soup

$14.50

Tofu and Mixed Vegetable Soup

Savory liquid dish made with a variety of vegetables.

$13.50

Seafood and Tofu Soup

$14.50

Soup

Dumpling

5 Piece Pan-Fried Pork Buns

Dim sum filled with pork.

$7.95

5 Piece Pan-Fried Potstickers

Crescent shaped dumpling.

$7.95

5 Piece Vegetarian Potstickers

Crescent shaped dumpling.

$7.95

5 Piece Shanghai Dumplings

Filled dough.

$7.95

5 Piece Vegetarian Dumplings

Veggie dumpling with a minced filling.

$7.95

5 Piece Steamed Pork and Cabbage Dumplings

Filled dough.

$7.95

Pork Wonton Soup

Seasoned broth with filled wonton dumplings.

$7.95

Cabbage Wonton Soup

Seasoned broth with filled wonton dumplings.

$7.95

5 Wontons in Chili Oil

Stuffed Chinese dumpling. Peanut. Spicy.

$7.95

4 Fried Spring Rolls

Rice paper or crispy dough filled with shredded vegetables.

$6.25

1 Sticky Rice Roll

$5.95

1 Piece Chinese Fried Dough

$4.25

Sweet Soy Milk

Cup.

$3.75

Savory Soy Milk

Bowl. Spicy.

$5.50

Mu Shu Pork

$14.50

Mu Shu Chicken

$14.50

Mu Shu Beef

$15.00

Mu Shu Shrimp

$15.00

Vegetarian Mu Shu

$14.50

Mu Shu

Noodle and Rice

Shanghai-Style Chow Mein

Stir-fried noodle dish.

$14.50

Shanghai-Style Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

$14.75

Pork and Preserved Vegetable Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

$14.50

Combination Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

$15.00

Seafood Stir-Fried Rice Cakes

$15.00

Combination Chow Mein

Stir-fried noodle dish.

$14.75

Combination Fried Rice

Stir fried rice.

$14.75

Seafood Chow Mein

Stir-fried noodle dish.

$15.00

Seafood Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice.

$15.00

Shrimp Chow Mein

Stir fried noodle dish.

$14.75

Shrimp Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice.

$14.75

Beef Chow Mein

Stir-fried noodle dish.

$14.75

Beef Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice.

$14.75

Chicken Chow Mein

Stir-fried noodle dish.

$14.75

Chicken Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice.

$14.75

Pork Chow Mein

Stir-fried noodle dish.

$14.75

Pork Fried Rice

Stir fried rice.

$14.75

Vegetarian Chow Mein

Stir-fried noodle dish.

$14.75

Vegetarian Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice.

$14.75

5-Spices Beef Stew Noodle Soup

Peanut.

$13.75

Wonton Noodle in House Broth

$12.50

Pork with Pickled Vegetable Noodle Soup

Savory light broth with noodles.

$12.50

Pork with Pickled Vegetable Rice Cake Soup

$13.50

Vegetarian Noodle Soup

Savory light broth with noodles.

$12.50

Noodle in Peanut Sauce

Spicy.

$12.50

Pork with Pickled Vegetable Rice Soup

Savory soup with a grain base.

$12.75

Chinese Ham with Green Bok Choy Rice Soup

Savory soup with a grain base.

$13.25

5 Spice Beef Stew Over Rice

Peanut.

$13.50

Steamed Rice

$4.00

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.

$14.50

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.

$14.50

Green Bok Choy with Garlic

Served with white cabbage.

$14.25

Pea Sprouts with Garlic

$12.50

Broccoli with Garlic

$14.75

Mixed Vegetables with Garlic

$14.75

Vegetables

Pork

Shredded Pork with Onions

$14.75

Shredded Pork with Pickled Mustard and Peppers

$14.75

Shredded Pork with 5 Spice Tofu

$14.75

Shredded Pork with Broccoli

$14.75

Shredded Pork with String Beans

$14.75

Shredded Pork with Tofu

$14.75

Shredded Pork with Mixed Vegetables

$14.75

Shredded Pork with Green Bok Choy

$14.75

Beef with Onions

$15.00

Mongolian Beef

Beef with brown sauce and vegetables. Spicy.

$15.00

Beef in Black Bean Sauce

Spicy, sweet, and salty sauce made from fermented black beans.

$15.00

Broccoli Beef

$15.00

Beef with String Beans

$15.00

Beef with Tofu

$15.00

Beef with Mixed Vegetables

$15.00

Beef with Green Bok Choy

Comes with green boy choy

$15.00

Beef

Chicken

Dry-Fried Chicken Wings

Cooked wings of a chicken coated in sauce or seasoning. Spicy.

$14.50

Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

Cooked wings of a chicken coated in sauce or seasoning. Spicy.

$14.50

Salt and Pepper Chicken

Spicy.

$14.50

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweetened sauce with vinegar base.

$14.50

General Chicken

Deep fried with sweet and spicy sauce.

$14.50

Kung Pao Chicken

Spicy stir-fry.

$14.50

Black Bean Sauce Chicken

Spicy, sweet, and salty sauce made from fermented black beans.

$14.50

Broccoli Chicken

$14.50

Chicken with String Beans

$14.50

Chicken with Tofu

$14.50

Chicken with Mixed Vegetables

$14.50

Chicken and Green Bok Choy

Served with green bok choy.

$14.50

Salt and Pepper Fish Fillets

Spicy.

$15.50

Sweet and Sour Fish Fillets

Cooked with or incorporating both sugar and a sour substance.

$15.50

Dry-Fried Fish Fillets

$15.50

Fish Fillets in Black Bean Sauce

Spicy, sweet, and salty sauce made from fermented black beans.

$15.50

Fish Fillets with Mixed Vegetables

$15.50

Preserved Vegetables with Fish Fillets in Broth

Spicy.

$15.50

Walnut Prawns

$15.50

Kung Pao Shrimp

Spicy stir-fry.

$15.50

Shrimp and Mixed Vegetables

$15.50

Seafood

Lunch Special

Dry-Braised String Beans Lunch Special

$12.75

Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special

$12.75

Shredded Pork with Onions Lunch Special

$13.00

Beef with Onions Lunch Special

$13.50

Mongolian Beef Lunch Special

Beef with brown sauce and vegetables. Spicy.

$13.50

Beef in Black Bean Sauce Lunch Special

$13.50

Broccoli Beef Lunch Special

$13.50

Beef with String Beans Lunch Special

$13.50

Beef with Tofu Lunch Special

$13.50

Beef and Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special

$13.50

Beef with Green Bok Choy Lunch Special

$13.50

Kung Pao Chicken Lunch Special

Spicy stir-fry.

$13.50

Sweet and Sour Chicken Lunch Special

Sweetened sauce with vinegar base.

$13.50

General Chicken Lunch Special

Deep-fried with sweet and spicy sauce.

$13.50

Chicken in Black Bean Sauce Lunch Special

$13.50

Broccoli Chicken Lunch Special

$13.50

Chicken with String Beans Lunch Special

$13.50

Chicken with Tofu Lunch Special

$13.50

Chicken and Mixed Vegetables Lunch Special

$13.50

Chicken and Green Bok Choy Lunch Special

$13.50