"The only downside to Dumpling Specialist is the fact that there are about four tables inside. It’s the hottest dumpling destination on this stretch of Taraval, so prepare to wait for a seat, or just cave, order your potstickers to go, and plop down at McCoppin Square for a picnic. In this case, all the hype does equal quality—these are some of the best dumplings in SF. Do whatever you can to get your hands on the precious xiao long bao, which are served in tin cups and require extra delicate handling. They’re tiny, adorable as hell, and you should pop them like candy (that is, after they cool off). " - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez