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Northern Chinese · West Valley · $
Hand-made thick-skinned dumplings in the Northern Chinese style, meant to be dipped in black vinegar — filling-forward rather than delicate
Dumplings & Noodles · Brookvale - Chantel · $
Dumplings & Noodles · Tasman and Zanker · $
Korean · Brokaw · $
The crispy-bottomed variation with a golden sear and chewy skin — a reliable counterpoint to the boiled version
Dumplings & Noodles · South San Jose · $
Shabu-Shabu & Hot Pot · Central San Jose · $$
Chinese · West Valley · $$
A signature riff on the classic format with truffle oil added to the filling — polarizing, but fans of the combination find it indulgent
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Ballbach and SOFA · $$
Shanghainese · Brokaw · $$
Crisp-bottomed pleated dumplings with a molten pork broth core — the chain's defining dish and the reason most regulars return
Dumplings served in a flavorful, spicy sauce that highlights the savory pork filling.
Dumplings & Noodles · Downtown San Jose · $
Golden-bottomed, crisp on the outside with a juicy filling — the style that draws repeat visits and defines the restaurant
Northern Chinese · Downtown San Jose · $$
Thin-skinned, generously filled dumplings made in-house — order boiled or pan-fried depending on your preference for chew versus crust
Handmade dumplings featuring a balanced blend of pork, aromatic chives, and succulent shrimp.
Silky thin-skinned dumplings served in a light broth or with dipping sauce — the purist's test of whether a dumpling shop really knows what it's doing
