Chinese
Dumpling Inn
San Diego, California
Why stop here: Dumpling Inn is a $$ chinese pick in San Diego. Order Xiao long bao.
CuisineChinese
Price$$
TownSan Diego
Family-owned Convoy Street Shanghai-style spot since 1994, now with 230 seats and a saloon bar, famous for handmade soup dumplings and potstickers.
What to order
Xiao long bao
At Dumpling Inn, Roamward highlights Xiao long bao because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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