Kingdom of Dumpling @ SF

Probably the best Xiao Long Bao in the Sunset/Parkside area is at Kingdom of Dumpling. Everything comes out nice and fresh. The wrappers aren't too thick. Good amount of meat inside each dumpling, and the XLB maintains the soup all the way to your table. Only requires you to pop it, but be careful! You'll burn your tongue. What I like to do is to bite off the top part of the XLB, let it cool off for a few seconds, and slowly suck a bit of the soup out. Then bit the whole thing in half, while the soup drains onto your spoon, then eat the rest. Tres delicious. What also makes this place so great is that the prices are so reasonable! You won't go broke after eating here, not at all, and you'll be so full you may not even need dinner.

Be forewarned that this place is super tiny. There's about 6-8 tables, and fits about maybe 20 people at max - uncomfortably. Be prepared to wait outside on the street, as there is no standing room, and it may be cold outside while you wait.

Funny store, some stupid asian girl tried speaking Mandarin to the host to get a table before me. Little did she know that I would speak my mind. I immediately interjected between her and the host and said that I was next to get a table and I was here first - in Cantonese. Yea don't get in the way of my food. I follow the rules, as should you. NO CUTTING! People really don't learn from grade school don't they?

Xiao Long Bao

[shanghainese soup dumplings]

the best! look at the little pump juicy morsels waiting to explode in your mouth! eat with caution as they are hot!

Pork and Chive Dumpling

not as good as XLB. they were good, however the exterior was too thick and chewy for my liking. the inside mixture was fantastic though

Chive & Scallion Pancake

nice and light, crispy and chewy on the inside. i would have liked more chive/scallion/green onion flavor though

Potstickers

my next favorite thing! pan fried until they're cooked on the inside, which means it takes time to cook these little guys. they're nice and crunchy on the outside, but when you bite into them they're hot and bursting with flavor and juice. delish!