Dumpling Inn - San Diego

I feel compelled to write a review mainly because the Cashew Chicken is SOO good. I’ve also had the orange chicken (good and lots of citrus and black pepper steak as well but the cashew chicken is the star of the show! The black pepper steak has really good flavor, we actually ordered that after getting the beef and broccoli. I’m not sure if it was an off night as it was our first time having it but it was quite terrible. I was surprised at how bland it tasted, def wouldn’t recommend. That said, they took it off our bill and recommended the black pepper steak so I’m really happy with their accommodations : The Lady of the house drink was pretty good too!

Nice interior design. Clean establishment. The beef broccoli and their deluxe fried rice is outstanding. Especially the deluxe fried rice. One of the best fried rice I've ever tasted.

Great place for Asian cuisine. Food really good specially the curry dumplings and spicy eggplant. Great place for families with kids. Parking little bit challenging during busy hours but there is Nearby paid parking structure.

Came here a few times with family. Parking is horrible, but you can pay a few to park a bit faster. The tables are sticky gross. The stools are uncomfortable. Floor is really messy between the bar and the restrooms. Employees smoke too close to the back door, making the back of the restaurant a smoking section. Service is very fast and food is good to great. The pepper beef is very tender- outstanding flavor! Despite the criticism above (which is deserved), we actually love this place in many ways. It’s in a very cool shopping center with lots of after dinner treat options. The food is delicious. My kids eat bowl after bowl of the egg drop soup. The pepper beef is simply amazing- nutritious and delicious-so delightfully tender! Their Chinese New Years celebration is legit!

The food at this restaurant is delicious. The menu is great, and they have a full bar with an impressive cocktail selection. The dumplings are amazing, especially the pork and chive dumplings and the fried rice. We will definitely return.