Dumplings so good it must be a fluke, right? I will have to come back for a second round because I just cannot believe how good the dumplings were! I happened across this place by chance and was enticed to try it because of the sheer multitude of people eating here and the cozy, welcoming environment. The customer service was excellent! With great food and service, I felt like I was eating at someone's home. Be cautious when eating because the dumplings are hot and the liquid squirted across the room and almost hit another customer.

Came here for a quick lunch on Christmas Eve as we were in the area. Really happy that they were open despite it being the holiday and we've been meaning to try this place. On our way to the restaurant, we tried adding our name on the Yelp waitlist but kept getting an error. Luckily when we got there they were not super busy so we were seated right away in one of their tables for 2. They told us to scan the QR code for the menu and to order, but ended up grabbing a printed menu anyway and ordered through the QR code. We got a bunch of stuff as we wanted to try different things and also love left over. We got the food below Cucumber - 9/10 - v crunchy and v garlicky, yum! Add some chili oil! Brussel sprouts - 9/10 - crunchy and flavorful. Make sure to toss them! Shrimp siumai - 9/10 - really yummy and juicy Shrimp dumplings 7/10 - it was ok, sauce was not yummy, ended up dipping in chili oil Dan Dan noodles - 9/10 great noodles consistency, great flavor but def needed chili oil and I wish they had raw egg yolk on top! Beef noodle soup - 3/10 this was a v disappointing dish. We ere excited about this bec it was one of those cold days but man that broth has zero seasoning. Tried adding soy and chili oil but nothing could fix that. The meat was also ok. The noodles were the only thing that saved that dish Chili oil - 10/10 - theirs is super delicious!!! Overall the food is good, service is quick despite them getting busy after we got there. Their walls are also decorated and their serving dish are very durable and nice. Would come back if in the area

Delicious! All the classics are executed nicely here and delivered hot (which matters a lot of dumplings!). The pork xiao long bao is flavorful and well-executed; nicely cooked with a delicious broth. Must-get. The steamed pork buns, are hearty and satisfying, while the string beans sautéed with garlic sauce and juicy pan-fried pork buns are both tasty. My personal favorite? The braised beef noodle soup--rich and comforting and perfect for the winter months--and the pork wontons with sesame sauce and chili, which are absolutely delicious with a tasty sauce. The dan dan sesame paste dry noodles are also executed well. The only downside is the price point is a little higher than your typical hole-in-the-wall dumpling spots. That said, while it's not spectacular in comparison, everything is fresh, consistently good, and always hits the spot. It's a great choice for brunch with a group. Service is fast, efficient, and professional. Parking on Lakeshore can be tricky, especially on busy days. But they're open all day and you can count on every dish being nicely executed here. You can't go wrong!

First time lunch experience here and it definitely deserves a repeat. We ordered a variation of things: Dumplings Noodles Soup Mushroom salad app. See receipt for exact order. The mushroom salad appetizer was a different experience to texture was really different but it was tasty and I really like mushrooms so I was giving it a go. I thought the ginger scallion noodles were very good. And a soup was tasty which is what I would really probably go back for. I thought the dumplings were pretty fair as well. It was pretty quiet in there it was a later lunch so we didn't get the lunch crowd. The service was decent and the server was able to answer questions we had about what we were ordering.

Had a great lunch at Dumpling Hours! I'm so glad there's a spot like this here in Oakland. I came for Saturday lunch around 11:30 with a party of 7. It's a large space and still a bit early for lunch, so it was easy for us to get seated. The menu is straightforward, with one page of drinks (beer, wine, tea, etc.) and one page of food. We ordered a variety of XLB / soup dumplings, pan fried pork buns ($14.95 for 6), string beans ($13.95), beef pockets ($13.95), and dan dan noodles ($15.95). You can order the XLB in orders of 4 or 8, so it's good for small and big groups to share. They run about ~$2/dumpling for the pork and beef and ~$3/dumpling for the crab and pork. Our favorites were definitely the XLB and the pan fried pork buns. The skin was very thin and there was a lot of soup inside the dumplings. We tried three different types -pork, beef, and crab & pork- and my favorite was probably the pork. I'm not sure if the crab & pork is worth the extra $$ since I couldn't really taste the crab. Everything else was also solid except for the beef pockets. Wouldn't recommend that as I found it a bit dry. Service was also good here. They kept refilling our waters as we slowly ate and chatted. Eventually the restaurant filled out and most of the tables were busy, but it was never so busy that there was a line of people waiting out the door.

Delicious! My younger sister introduced me to dumpling hours and it's now on my list of recommendations for Oakland eats. The environment is small and busy so you'll have to flag down your server but the dishes come out quickly. Some highlights for me were the Sheng jian bao and ginger scallion noodles, we asked for extra orders to-go because they were so good. If you're looking for tasty pan fried soup dumplings and comforting noodles, stop by dumpling hours.

Had a deal on grub hub and was craving some dumplings and found this location. Ordered through the app and my food was ready within about 15 mins. Got two orders of the pan fried dumplings. 1. Pan Fried Dumplings: These were so delicious! We literally got it straight from their kitchen when I picked it up so they just made it. They were super hot but there was so much delicious soup inside the buns. The flavor was amazing. I did wish they included some vinegar but I'm sure they would have had it if I asked for it but I assumed it would come with it in the bag. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overall, easy ordering and great quality for the price. Would definitely be back!

Whoa this place is legit! Out of all the new dumpling spots popping up. This one has been the best one so far. The must gets are the pork XLBs and pan fried soup dumplings. Both have great flavor and lots of bursting soup inside (proceed with caution). Came here for lunch and food came out really fast. Will for sure be back to try the other dishes.

Having just been to their sister restaurant on Fillmore, Dumpling Hours was on our radar. Three of us (including my cousin who was a "Virgin Dumpling Hours" and sister restaurant customer were excited to check it out. Kyra and I feeling like the dumpling connoisseurs (that we weren't) zeroed in on the dumplings. Some pan fried juicy dumplings, some spicy wontons (not spicy at all but with a pleasant sesame based sauce), and a whole lot of soup dumplings! We ordered pork xlb, spicy pork xlb, truffle pork xlb, loofah and shrimp xlb! We got a little distracted with the dry fried chicken (not dry at all but with a sweet chili sauce) and some fried wontons (hey, those are dumplings too! Heheh). Everything delicious. Again, the stars were the steamed xlb and pan fried juicy dumplings. In fact cousin, who isn't a virgin dumpling person anymore has told us that she plans to go back... next week for more goodness along with a few more persons! Ordering is easy with a QR code at the table. Payment must be done with waitress when done. Parking metered along the street, free after 6pm!

I've dedicated plenty of hours of my life to enjoying dumplings, and what a pleasure it was spending a couple hours at Dumpling Hours! After a busy workday, my thoughtful friend Li Y. and her cousin were kind enough to invite me to get together for a meal. We chose Dumpling Hours as it was a good in-between and all of us had never been but were interested in it! We all had high expectations considering it's a part of the Dumpling Home empire and boy did they deliver! Dumpling Hours in Oakland is the perfect addition to the upbeat area. The restaurant is super laid-back and casual, with artwork on the walls, and spacious with high ceilings. It's a non-pretentious environment for people of all paths to enjoy some good dumplings! There are plenty of tables for pairs or groups, it can be loud at times, and service is not as present. Since the restaurant operates through a QR code, staff work towards expediting orders versus checking on you so be mindful of that. Food comes out fairly fast and staggered depending on the dish. Now when it comes to dumplings, we love to try a variety of them! My friend ordered: Juicy Pan-fried Pork Buns, Pork Xiao Long Bao, Pork Wonton with Sesame Sauce Chili Oil, Hot & Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao, Dry Fried Chicken Wings, Black Truffle & Pork Xiao Long Bao, Shrimp & Luffa Gourd Xiao Long Bao, and Fried Pork Wonton. My favorites were the pan-fried and pork xiao long bao--you can't go wrong with a classic. The spicy ones we ordered had a kick but weren't overpowering with spice. The luffa was not my favorite and I found it too bitter for my liking. Regardless, it was a dumpling delight for us to try so many new things! I'm grateful to Li Y. for taking and treating me to a phenomenal meal! I'm so happy to discover a new dumpling spot closer to home when I get my xiao long bao craving. For those who love xiao long baos and dumplings in the East Bay, this is a great spot. They also have another restaurant in Walnut Creek, but the Oakland location is easy to spot off Lakeshore Ave. with street and metered parking.