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Serious Dumpling
Authentic Chinese flavors, seriously delicious dumplings in the heart of San Jose.
3.2(5 reviews)
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Authentic Chinese flavors, seriously delicious dumplings in the heart of San Jose.
Serious Dumpling is a vibrant Chinese restaurant located on San Pedro Street in San Jose, dedicated to crafting authentic, flavorful dishes with a modern twist. We specialize in handmade dumplings, including our famous Xiao Long Bao and spicy wontons, alongside savory garlic noodles and a variety of Asian-inspired plates. Our cozy atmosphere and friendly service make it the perfect spot for casual dining, whether you're a dumpling aficionado or exploring new tastes. Committed to quality and taste, we bring a serious passion for food to every meal.
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Freshly crafted Xiao Long Bao, wontons, and other dumpling varieties, steamed or pan-fried to perfection.
Signature noodles tossed in rich garlic sauce, available with beef, shrimp, or vegetable toppings.
Savory wontons served in a flavorful chili oil blend for a kick of heat and taste.
Hearty soup with tender beef and noodles in a savory broth, a comforting classic.
Unique fusion dish featuring naan topped with Japanese-style curry and scallions.
Friendly, fast service in a cozy atmosphere, ideal for groups and casual meals.
This place gave me Diarrhea. The XLB soup dumplings had a paste of pork not chewy pork. And the Beef noodle soup had absolutely no flavor whatsoever other than Watery MSG. As someone who loves Dim Sum this is genuinely the worst food I’ve ever tasted.
Serious Dumpling in San Jose is seriously good! I had the wontons in chili oil and garlic noodles with beef, both were bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked. The chili oil added just the right kick, and the noodles were rich and satisfying. Service was fast and friendly. A must visit spot for dumpling lovers!
Pretty chill dumpling spot. It’s got nice food and a pretty tight atmosphere. The service was mostly quick as they sat us down quite quickly. Once we ordered the dumplings came soon after. I enjoyed the shrimp soup dumpling the most. The xiaou long Bao with the shrimp sticking by out tasted really good. The shrimp on top really made it stand out. The spicy wonton dumpling also was a classic taste. But the curry naan break was good too. It tasted Ike quality Japanese curry on scallion pancake. Overall pretty tasty food; with a lot of interesting and different items on the menu.
They burnt my dumplings to a crisp on the bottom such that they were inedible to chew through. I had to use a spoon to scrape the filling and upper wrapper off the petrified burnt bottom. I wish I had said something to the server but I was in a large group and didn't want to wait extra to get my food. Taking the opportunity now to call it out as this was unacceptable. Feel like I should note that the garlic noodles were tasty, but I don't recommend paying extra for veg as its just a handful of cabbage and some mushrooms.
A Pleasant Surprise at Serious Dumpling While exploring San Pedro Street in San Jose, I came across Serious Dumpling. As a dumpling lover, I had to see how "serious" they really were. They did not disappoint. The Garlic Noodles were packed with flavor, and the Garlic String Beans had just the right crunch. The Xiao Long Bao hit the spot, but the highlight for me was the Giant Soup XLB--truly a dumpling worth writing about. The wait staff was friendly and there is a definite vibe to the atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to try more!
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