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Chinese · San Francisco
🥟 Best Xiao Long Bao in San Francisco
5 spots ranked by what reviewers actually love. High mentions do not mean high quality.
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Rank 01 · The gold standard
Dumpling Story - Valencia
Mission Dolores · ★ 4.8 (446 reviews) · $$
Talked about 55Loved 91%
“The pan friend soup dumplings were so incredibly tasty. And the curry lamb steamed dumplings… man, so good.”
694 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Rank 02
Dumpling Zone
West of Twin Peaks · ★ 4.8 (274 reviews) · $$
Talked about 35Loved 93%
“Literally some of the best XLB i might have ever had.”
408 Dewey Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94116
Rank 03
Yuanbao Jiaozi 元寶餃子
Outer Sunset · ★ 4.6 (711 reviews) · $
Talked about 40Loved 90%
“That was an exceptional place to eat the freshest dumplings you will ever eat! The flavor of the soup is outstanding and the ladies work endless…”
2110 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Rank 04
Dumpling Time Design District
Showplace Square · ★ 4.5 (2808 reviews) · $$
Talked about 70Loved 82%
“The Wagyu XLB is one of the best things I've ever eaten.”
11 Division St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Rank 05
Dumpling Home
Civic Center · ★ 4.5 (1698 reviews) · $$
Talked about 55Loved 93%
“We had the pork xiao long bao, pan-fried juicy pork bao (my favorite) and the dry-fried chicken wings.”
298 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102