Popular soup dumpling spot opens first S.F. location
Respected Seattle soup dumpling spot Supreme Dumplings has arrived at San Francisco's Stonestown Galleria, building on the mall's growth as an Asian restaurant destination.
Specializing in Taiwan-style xiao long bao, the restaurant is helmed by chef Wang, formerly of the W Hotel in Taipei; and chef Norman Lu, head of Din Tai Fung's original central kitchen.
Dumpling fillings include crab, pork, chicken and truffle, priced around $15 for eight pieces. Other dishes include pan-fried dumplings, mushroom fried rice, pork chops and noodles.
The restaurant at 3251 20th Ave. is currently open for reservations ahead of a grand opening on June 15. It is the restaurant's first location in California and third overall, with two locations in the Seattle area. The San Francisco restaurant will have 50 to 60 employees.
'The Bay Area has a great Chinese-Asian influence,' said Brandon Ting, owner of Supreme Dumplings. His other restaurant, Kizuki Ramen, is also opening soon in Stonestown.
Stonestown has filled up with a wave of Asian eateries like make-your-own hot pot restaurant Tang Bar, onigiri takeout stand Onigillly and also soon-to-open Vietnamese fusion restaurant Le Soleil, which is located next to Supreme Dumplings.
Ting said he viewed his fellow restaurateurs as friends, not competitors.
'I feel this group of restaurants all together, it gives our customers a very good selection,' he said. 'I think we all help each other.'
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