Dumpling Time
Welcome to Dumpling Time, a vibrant and trendy Asian fusion dim sum restaurant located in the heart of Santana Row, San Jose, CA. This culinary gem offers a delightful combination of traditional dim sum dishes with a modern twist that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I had the pleasure of exploring the diverse menu at Dumpling Time. From their mouth-watering shrimp & pork Siu Mai to their innovative Maine Lobster Siu Mai with chives, butter, and white truffle oil, each dish showcased a burst of flavors that impressed me.
The restaurant also caters to vegetarians with options like Crispy Sesame Tofu Squares and Garlicky Green Beans, offering a well-rounded dining experience for all preferences. Their Xian Dumplings, Gyoza, Noodle & Rice dishes, and delightful sweets like Green Tea & Milk Buns and Egg Yolk Buns further solidify Dumpling Time as a must-visit spot for dim sum enthusiasts.
What sets Dumpling Time apart is not only its delectable food but also its commitment to sustainability, offering reusable tableware and an EV charging station. The ambiance is inviting, with both indoor and outdoor seating options, making it the perfect setting for brunch, lunch, or dinner gatherings with friends and family.
As a food enthusiast, I highly recommend trying the BBQ Pork Bao and Wagyu Gyoza, as these dishes truly stood out in terms of flavor and creativity. The attention to detail in each dish, paired with excellent service, makes Dumpling Time a top dining destination in San Jose.
If you're looking for a memorable dining experience that combines tradition with innovation, Dumpling Time is the place to be. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in a feast of delectable dim sum delights that will leave you wanting more. Plan your visit to Dumpling Time today and embark on a culinary journey like no other.
Dumpling Time Menu
Location
Address: 378 Santana Row Ste 1035 San Jose, CA 95128
Phone: (408) 882-3469
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Limited Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- Casual, TrendyYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good for Brunch, Lunch, DinnerYes
- Garage ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Full BarYes
- Dogs AllowedYes
- Offers CateringNo
- Wi-FiNo
- EV charging station availableYes
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Tatiana A.
This is by far our favorite place to get dim sum. Their food has so much flavor compared to competing dim sum restaurants. The quality and taste is always consistent and service is awesome. I highly recommend trying their BBQ Pork Bao seared! Soooo good. We were too excited to eat to take pictures of everything but the Wagyu Beef Gyoza is another favorite of ours. Always a 10/10!
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Author: Hen A.
din tai fung was about a 3 hour wait....decided to come across the street to dumpling time for dinner...been to the sf location, so knew it would be okay...fairly empty and seated at a table for 6....ordering a variety...fried rice $12.50...siu mai $10.50...xlb $12...green beans $12.50...broccolini $10...chili pork dumplings $13...shrimp toast $12.50...gyoza $13...to give you an idea to the pricing for each small plate...both broccolini and green beans were seasoned well and very tasty...fried rice was excellent...xlb were juicy...shrimp toast was fried golden and delicious...a good dinner for 6 was about $180 total after 4% living wage, tax and tip...
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Author: Monica H.
What Time Is It?? Dumpling Time!! Located right in the heart of @santanarow is @itsdumplingtime where you can find Asian dishes reimagined with fresh local ingredients. The restaurant is very spacious and features a full bar. If we were alcohol drinkers, we'd definitely be visiting Dumpling Time for happy hour for some drinks and good food. They have a Henny Boba drink that sounds amazing for some people haha Right now, they're running a special for happy hour where you can get your first beer for $1 and subsequent beers at menu prices, or $2 off one of their cocktails. We can't speak for the cocktails but we did get two of their new mocktails and it was very well made and looked great. The food options were plentiful from small dishes to noodle bowls. Of course, you can't go to a place called Dumpling Time without getting dumplings so we made sure to order the gyoza, Tom Yum XLB (Soup Dumpling with Tom Yum soup), and chili pork dumplings. The dumplings all tasted great and you can even see them being made in the front of the restaurant when you walk in. The Shrimp toast was a shrimp paste made on a Chinese donut with sauce. Overall, we really enjoyed our lunch at Dumping Time and would highly recommend it as a place to stop for some great eats or happy hour if you're at Santana Row!
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Author: Amy V.
We went for an early dinner and were seated right away by the host. Service was okay considering the restaurant wasn't packed, but it wasn't consistent and the workers kept talking around us in Spanish. Food was pretty good. I enjoyed the juiciness of the xiu mai and the XLBs. The skin got pretty tough if it wasn't eaten right away but the soup inside was flavorful. I wasn't a fan of the chili butter(?) sauce that came with the wagyu gyoza but that might have been because even the worker was unsure what it was when we asked. I enjoyed the trio of buns, though! However, because it was a dessert, I wish it came out last instead of first. I love eating dessert first before the meal so I had no issue with it but my husband doesn't, so by the time we both had it, the filling was cold :( Only downside of the restaurant was waiting about 15 minutes for a waiter to wrap up the bill after receiving the check and one of the stalls in the bathroom didn't have any toilet paper or liners.