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Dumpling Specialist
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The only downside to Dumpling Specialist in Parkside is that there are about four tables inside. It’s also the hottest dumpling destination on this stretch of Taraval, so prepare to wait for a seat, or just cave, take your potstickers to go, and plop down at McCoppin Square for a picnic. But you should do whatever you can to get your hands on their precious xiao long bao, which are served in tin cups and require extra delicate handling. Also, everything on the menu is under $10, a rare feat in San Francisco these days.
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Food Rundown
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Shanghai Dumpling
These xiao long bao are tiny, adorable as hell, and you should pop them like candy—that is, after they cool off. Five per order, plan accordingly.
Pan Fried Potsticker
Another consistent Dumpling Specialist homerun. They’re lightly crispy without weighing you down and have a generous helping of pork filling.
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Sticky Rice Roll
Filled with youtiao and pork floss, this sticky rice roll is the ideal handheld snack.
