Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon

4625 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111, United States
$$$ Chinese restaurant
(2909 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Welcome to Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon, a cherished gem nestled in the vibrant culinary landscape of Convoy Street, San Diego. This delightful Chinese restaurant specializes in tantalizing dumplings and a variety of authentic dishes, offering a dining experience that transports you straight to the streets of Shanghai.

As you step inside, the warm ambiance envelops you with its charming red color scheme and Asian-inspired decor, setting the stage for a memorable meal. The service is friendly and attentive, ensuring that your dining experience is as inviting as the atmosphere.

Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon boasts a diverse menu that caters to every palate. Among the must-try items, the Pork & Chive Dumplings stand out—ten pieces of boiled dumplings bursting with flavor, creating that perfect balance of juicy filling encased in delicate dough. The Honey Glazed Shrimp, with its sweet and tangy reddish honey glaze, tantalizes the tastebuds with a delightful heat, while the Garlic Baked Fish Filet served over bok choy in a white garlic sauce is an absolute feast for the senses. Vegetarian options like the Vegetarian Dumplings prove just as delicious, featuring a delectable mix of napa cabbage, mushrooms, and vermicelli noodles.

No meal is complete without a side of either fried or steamed rice, and the restaurant offers various choices including Deluxe Fried Rice packed with an enticing mix of chicken, pork, beef, and shrimp. Plus, for those looking to indulge, the homemade noodles are a must-add for your noodle dishes or soups for a small extra charge.

But it’s not just the food that keeps patrons coming back—customers have left rave reviews about their experiences. One satisfied diner, Amy Li, enjoyed her family outing, appreciating the flavorful Xiao Long Bao, although noting the texture was slightly rubbery. Eduardo Hernández, Jr. highly recommends the diverse draft beer options and specified the Deluxe Chow Mein as a standout. Regulars like Folgrin can't get enough of the soup dumplings and have found a new favorite in the Broccoli/Scallion Beef.

Whether you're here for a casual dinner with friends, a family outing, or a romantic meal, Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon promises an array of dishes that will delight every palate. The inviting atmosphere, thoughtful service, and a menu filled with tantalizing flavors make it a stop not to be missed in San Diego's thriving culinary scene. Experience the vibrant tastes of Asian cuisine; your taste buds will thank you!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has great tea selection
Has great wine list
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Has private dining room
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Usually has a wait
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Openings Hours
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Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

2909 Reviews
Eduardo Hernández, Jr

23 Sep 2025

Came here after recently seeing this restaurant acclaimed on Instagram as maybe the best dumpling place in San Diego. The parking situation is a little anticlimactic but is basically the same in this Convoy Street culinary district. Really liked the interior design and service. I appreciate the wide variety of draft beer options. Good amount of food options. Deluxe chow mein was very good. Ordered "Hot Oil Wontons" per our server's recommendation since they didn't have Shumai and that's my wife's go-to; I liked it but she didn't as much. Won Ton Soup was good too. Regarding the soup dumplings (Xiao Long Bao), I've had them in multiple places and thought these were just okay (my fave in SD are from Hi Dumplings, and favorite overall from Hang Ah Dim Sum in Santa Rosa, CA). Would come back for the experience, come with friends, and to try more food.

Amy Li

13 Sep 2025

Came here around 6pm Friday night with no wait for a table although it was starting to become busy after we arrived. It’s a pretty good Chinese American dinner place, would come back again for informal outing with family or friends. The XLB had nice thin skin, juicy, and flavorful but the texture was a bit rubbery as if it had some starch fillers, no the best XLB I’ve ever had but decent. It didn’t come with Chinese vinegar as is usually traditionally served with but instead white vinegar and soy sauce by the table. The cashew chicken was my favorite with some crunchy watercress and cashews and a sweet bean sauce. The shrimp and veggies over rice was pretty standard, it had canned mushrooms instead of fresh but tasted okay. Overall, affordable and comfy meal and nice atmosphere.

Folgrin

11 Aug 2025

Took me 15 years to discover this restaurant, love it here! Our go to is 100% soup dumplings, do not leave here without trying them. Broccoli/scallion beef and Kung pao chicken are our favorites but I haven’t had anything I haven’t liked yet. They also have homemade noodles here, pay a little extra for those for your noddle Dishes and soups. My favorite part about eating here is there is no “food hangover” or energy crash after eating. You feel light on your feet when you leave. Also they have a great beer menu! Pricing in the image below, it’s very fair, and that might be the best part!

Chato Boii

11 Aug 2025

My NEW place !!! Wow,blew my mind. An experience for your taste....fresh,flavor and good quantity.. Friendly service and fast turn around with the food. Duck noddles...OMG !!!

Tom Cruz

13 Jul 2025

It was a great experience, especially if you go in before the dinner rush. The best recommendations I can offer are dumplings, and the vegetarian options are really worth trying they have so much flavor. The atmosphere is very asain and western great color scheme of red. Parking is difficult to find after 7pm their is a parking complex next to the restaurant but it cost you almost $20 for 6hrs and almost $10 for 2hrs. It's worth trying, and for dessert, you can walk the same plaza for Boba, ice cream, shaved ice treat, and waffle treat.

Mala

30 Jun 2025

Delicious food- noodle soups and dumplings. We enjoyed a wide selection of the menu, as well as a warm jasmine tea. Service was mediocre, table was sticky and not cleaned well when we arrived.. but they seem quite busy on the weekends. I would come back again!

Eleana May

26 Jun 2025

I’m so, so happy to be back at the Chinese restaurant! We had Chicken Chow Mein, Wonton Soup, Pork Dumplings, and Honey Glazed Shrimp with rice. The flavors were just right, not too salty, but rich and full of that delicious Asian seasoning. The servers were great, the restaurant is gorgeous, and parking was easy. Loved it!

Jeff Haynes

03 Jun 2025

Very delicious and not full of vegetable fillers like so many other places. Good size portion and the right level of heat. They were also super quick. Took less than 10 minutes to get my order.

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