Yuanbao Jiaozi

Dumplings and noodles were tasty. Lots of parking in the shopping center so easy to access. we got there around 5:30 on Saturday and were able to get seated right away, but by the time we left there was a wait, so plan accordingly! Service was prompt, you can order with the QR code, but the waitress was happy to take our order as well. They even checked on us a couple of times and refilled our teapot!

Absolutely delicious, fresh and full of flavor. I wish we had something like this back in Hawaii with these prices too!
I have gone to the SF branch then I found out there was one in millbrae!! They offer different things as well as the same dishes.
This place is bigger and less packed than the SF one. The people are all friendly and the tables are big and spacious.
The food is impeccable as always and I just realized this is one of my favorite places to eat dumplings or soups.

Absolutely loved this place. No wait for a table of 4 on Friday for dinner.

Order through the QR code or through the server. Food came out quickly and the XLB was delicious, especially the crab roe. Highly recommend it!

This is a new gem . Everything we tried was just delicious, Loved the cucumber salad, special mix salad, spareribs noodle soup, beef Xiao Long Bao, and all the dumplings we tried. Noodles and dumplings made on site, fair prices, good service, nice new comfortable decor, we'll be back again and again.

We barely made it in time for a late lunch yesterday, since they close between 3 and 5, but since we were the last ones there, it made it possible for me to drink the leftover dressing from the special mix salad, it was that good! Just don't tell anyone - shhh.

If you're heading to the airport to pick someone up, leave early and treat yourself for being such a great friend. Stop by for a quick dumpling meal at Yuanbao. Service is fast and efficient, and the airport is just an exit away.
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Yay dumplings in the Peninsula! Probably a 4.5

So they're probably known for their dumplings and beef noodle soup. I've only been twice, mostly because I don't speak Chinese so I'm intimidated by these places - but they can speak English and are very friendly so now I'm happy to go :)

The ordering is done via your phone and a QR code, though there is a physical menu available too.

Last time, I got the beef noodle soup which was pretty good, but I think you need another dish to feel full. So this time, we were both kind of hungry and opted for just potstickers, dumplings, and noodles to see if that would be more filling.

They were - the potstickers and dumplings were delicious - I think we got chicken and corn + chicken and mushroom. I know the mushroom fish one has a lot of good reviews, but I generally don't like fish :( But if you do, you should probably get that one.

I think next time, we're going to get potstickers and then a soup to dip in for the flavor+fullness combination :)

(Also the noodles are delicious - I'd only wish there was a bit more as it's easily finished by one person, and the price point is a little high for that. But it's still very good.)

Thanks again YBJ! Looking forward to next time :)

"I like this place a lot!" I tell my cousin. She laughs and says, "you like all the places you've been to in the last few days!" It's true, I haven't found a place I haven't liked yet as I continue my search for the best dumplings in the bay area. But, I REALLY like THIS place. Lol.

Yuanbao Jiaozi is a casual, rather new, neighborhood place in a strip mall with tons of convenient and free parking...the first two reasons I really like it. It's convenient and easily accessible.

The more important reason I like it is the food. Comfort Taiwanese cuisine. Delicious dumplings: jiaozi, xiaolingbao, potstickers. And just as delicious side dishes. My favorite being the shredded tofu skin seasoned with chili and sesame oil. Have yet to try everything. Will sure to be back to work my way through that menu !

And a bonus reason to like this place, they carry one of my favorite non-alcoholic drinks the Chi Forest brand: lychee soda, white peach, and grape!

Thanks SF Yelper Mike C for putting this place on the map for me! Thank you Anthony and Elaine for the delicious dinner and even better company!

Located in a plaza with plenty of parking. Large interior with plenty of seating and a see-through window into the kitchen where you can see them making the food. You order through a QR code on your phone. Our orders came out quickly and service was friendly and attentive!

- Pickled cabbage spicy beef noodle soup was very flavorful, decently spicy with lots of chili oil on top. Noodles were chewy consistency. Plenty of beef chunks.
- Pork, shrimp, chive and egg dumplings (regular) were very good, with a little soup still inside. I loved the dumpling skin because it was super chewy and slightly thick! Would highly recommend!
- I don't personally like tendon so I can't attest to it, but my boyfriend really liked their spicy beef tendon

Generous portion for price point, good flavors, overall great service and seating. Highly recommend!

I was excited to try this new place because I absolutely love dumplings of any kind! The staff was great and friendly. There were a lot of people as most of the tables were full! What did bug me after I ordered were the flies- it may have just entered as people kept going in and out and I sat near the door! I was vigilant trying to keep the flies off the food!

We ordered the braised pork ribs over rice. It was ok, but it was pretty bland and very dry. Broccoli was just boiled or steamed and no taste like American style broccoli. My mom who knows her Chinese food even said I never tasted spareribs like this before " no taste" she said! So 2.5.

It was a hot day so we didn't order any of the noodle soups. We ordered XL bao Shanghai dumplings which were good 3.0.

The potstickers we ordered were ok. Thick wrappers and not too crispy on the bottom like a soft crispy if that makes sense. It was kind of bland too. So 2.5.

I was kind of disappointed because I had high hopes and who doesn't like fresh made dumplings?! It just did not hit quite right mainly bc it just had no taste. We were dousing hot chile oil to everything to give it some taste at least!

Overall, 2.66 rounded up to 2.7. There is room for improvement! I wish the menu had more of a selection too.

Everything is flavorful and yummy! The spareribs in the sparerib noodle soup were very tender and good and the same can be said about the beef noodle soup. I also really enjoyed the napa cabbage and pork dumplings in chili oil which had a decent spice that wasn't overbearing and good flavor!