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Sushi & Omakase · Mission District · $$$
Pan-fried vegetable and tofu dumplings—crispy exterior with savory, juicy filling
Katsu · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Pan‑fried dumplings with crispy, lacy crust—textural standout and crowd‑pleaser
Izakaya · Mission District · $$$
Visually striking dumplings with a lacy crispy skirt and well‑seasoned pork filling
Ramen · Stonestown · $
Pan‑fried dumplings with juicy pork filling—solid izakaya side
Japanese Curry · North Beach · $
Pan-fried pot stickers with a crispy bottom and savory filling
Ramen · Union Street · $
Pan‑fried pork gyoza served with red vinegar dipping sauce
Ramen · Mission District · $$
Crispy pan‑fried pork dumplings with a savory soy dipping sauce
Japanese · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Pan-fried pork dumplings
Mission District · $$
Steamed pork dumpling (vegetarian version) with soy chili sauce—light, umami‑rich, and satisfying
Sushi & Omakase · Japantown · $$
Pan-fried dumplings with a crispy bottom and juicy pork filling
Udon & Soba · Japantown · $$
Fried or steamed potstickers—crispy and satisfying
Ramen · Belden Place · $
Crispy-skirted pan-fried gyoza — a go-to side.
Dumplings & Noodles · Mission Bay · $$
Packed with shrimp, crab, and scallops in a mildly spicy bite—often cited as the best thing on the menu
Ramen · Union Square · $$
Ramen · Inner Sunset · $$
Sushi & Omakase · Sunnyside · $$
Katsu · Inner Richmond · $$
Izakaya · Inner Sunset · $$
Shabu-Shabu & Hot Pot · Japantown · $$
Sushi & Omakase · Dogpatch · $$
Japanese · Japantown · $$
Pan-fried dumplings, a solid starter though pricier than expected at $23.95
Ramen · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Izakaya · Russian Hill · $$$
Japanese · Bernal Heights · $
These pan-fried dumplings are a frequently mentioned standout, offering a savory pork filling.
Japanese · Japantown · $
Crisp‑edged dumplings with juicy chicken filling
Ramen · Inner Richmond · $$
Crisp‑bottomed pork and cabbage potstickers; a reliable starter
Dumplings & Noodles · Showplace Square · $$
Crisp-bottomed gyoza loaded with spicy shellfish.
Japanese · The Castro · $$
Crispy pan-fried dumplings filled with savory pork, a classic appetizer.
Ramen · Japantown · $$
Pork and chicken dumplings served with dashi-based sauce and sriracha
Japantown · $
Classic gyoza appetizer, listed among most ordered items
Pan-fried dumplings with crispy bottoms and juicy pork filling — a solid starter
Mushroom and cabbage vegan dumplings; a thoughtful plant‑based option
Spinach dumplings with edamame, onion and tofu, served with sesame sauce and sriracha
Ramen · SoMa · $$
Pan‑fried beef dumplings with a spicy‑soy sesame dipping sauce—crispy skirt and well‑seasoned filling.
Available with pork or vegetable fillings, these pan-fried dumplings offer a satisfying bite.
Shabu-Shabu & Hot Pot · Inner Richmond · $$
Pan-fried Japanese pork dumplings; happy-hour special.
Ramen · Bernal Heights · $
Pan-fried pork potstickers, called flavorful by patrons
Ramen · Chinatown · $$
Pan-fried pork dumplings — a reliable starter.
Sushi & Omakase · Mission District · $$
Pan-fried pork dumplings.
Japanese · Outer Sunset · $$
Pan-fried dumplings, a classic appetizer with a savory filling.
Sushi & Omakase · China Basin · $$$
Pan-fried dumplings that serve as a classic starter.
Japanese · Hayes Valley · $$
Classic pan-fried dumplings, a reliable and satisfying choice for an appetizer.
Japanese · Fort Mason · $$
Homemade vegetable dumplings, pan-fried to a crisp on the bottom, offering a savory start to the meal.
Sushi & Omakase · Civic Center · $$$
Crispy potstickers served with a chili-ponzu sauce.
Shabu-Shabu & Hot Pot · Central Richmond · $$
Pan-fried Japanese pork dumplings.
Japanese Curry · Little Russia · $
A side order of six pan-fried dumplings filled with seafood, providing a savory and slightly tangy accompaniment.
Sushi & Omakase · Hayes Valley · $$
Pan‑fried dumplings with flavorful filling and crisp edges
