Yuanbao Jiaozi

1841 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010, United States
+1 650-231-9900
$$$ Chinese restaurant
(149 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Yuanbao Jiaozi is a bustling Chinese restaurant on El Camino Real in Burlingame that caters especially well to those looking for hearty, authentic dumplings and traditional Northern Chinese comfort food. The atmosphere is straightforward and lively, often filled with local families and groups who clearly come here for the familiar flavors and generous portions rather than fanciful décor or fine dining formalities.

The menu centers around a variety of dumplings, served steamed, in broth, or fried, with standout options such as the Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings and the chicken and corn dumplings in chili oil. It’s a spot where the dough texture and well-seasoned juicy fillings draw consistent appreciation—you’ll find the dumplings pleasantly bouncy and fresh rather than overly heavy.

Besides dumplings, Yuanbao Jiaozi features an array of cold appetizers and salads like sliced lotus root, cucumber salad, tofu skin stick salad, and spicy beef tendon, which provide a balance to the mostly warm, comforting main dishes. For noodle fans, the house specialty beef noodle soup, available in spicy or non-spicy versions, offers a rich broth with tender beef and springy noodles that soak up the flavor nicely, though some diners like to personalize the seasoning at the table.

The restaurant’s fast-paced service matches its steady stream of patrons, especially during lunch and dinner rush hours, reflecting its role as a practical and reliable local spot rather than a leisurely dining destination. The setting feels casual and clean, focusing on delivering straightforward, satisfying meals rather than elaborate presentation.

Yuanbao Jiaozi works well for a quick weekday dinner after work or a weekend meal with friends and family who appreciate authentic Taiwanese-style dumplings and northern Chinese noodles. It’s less about ambiance and more about quality and portion size, with an inviting energy from the constant hum of conversation and kitchen activity. If you’re craving familiar dumplings accompanied by balanced cold dishes and a solid noodle soup, this place is a down-to-earth choice that’s well regarded among locals.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves comfort food
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

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Monday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

149 Reviews
Nancylee Spitzer

27 Dec 2025

Delicious dumplings, your choice served in soup, in sauce, steamed or fried. Be sure and check out the Lotus salad, addicting.

Blue Bunny

18 Dec 2025

My first time at this delicious Taiwanese dumpling restaurant. It's a clean establishment with great food. I REALLY ENJOYED the mixed special salad, dan dan noodle, chicken and corn dumplings in chili oil, and shrimp pork pan-fried dumplings (potstickers), generous portions too. The service fast-paced, potentially due to being busy, but all the servers were very nice and welcoming. The glass enclosure kitchen is very cool and somehow was adding to the overall enjoyment of my meal. The food was verrrry delicious and FRESH!!!, but it was on the pricier side for me. Still, I would definitely come back again.

Jae Jun

07 Dec 2025

We ordered the pig ear and the cucumber salad with chili oil sauce, and ordered boiled dumplings and some dumpling soup with seaweed. The dumpling dough is very fresh and plump, while the filling is well seasoned and juicy. This was my second visit and it’s always full of local Chinese families dining in, which is a vote of confidence for authenticity and taste. Overall, the food was simple, delicious, and comforting. The bill came out to $60 including tip, it’s a great place to visit if you are craving some dumplings with your friends/family.

Rain He

19 Nov 2025

Sliced beef and tripe in chili oil is really good, the garlic and spicy taste is well balanced. The fish and mushroom boiled dumplings was subtle but nice, a nice surprise since it’s not a common filling offered in other dumpling spots. Spicy beef noodle soup can feel a little under seasoned (to me) but you can add more seasonings to it yourself. The noodles are bouncy and the beef slices are good quality. Minor nit picking, their chili oil on the table can taste a little TINY bit bitter at times. Overall a great place!

Raymond

12 Nov 2025

Got the house special beef noodle soup, beef xlb, chicken corn dumplings in chilli oil, and napa cabbage pork dumplings. The star of the show were the noodles. Beef was tender, soup had a lot of flavor and depth, and noodles were great be cause it absorbed the soup flavor. 9/10 The beef xlb super nice and flavorful. 8/10 The dumplings dough texture was bouncy and how they were wrapped were great. It wasn't the best filling I had in comparison to other spots but a good 7/10. Would come back again for primarily the beef noodle soup

Thomas Chan

05 Nov 2025

My son’s favorite dumping place. We come here almost every Saturday to get his dumpling and beef noodle fix. Food is awesome!

Diego MT

25 Sep 2025

I found out about this gem because a coworker told me about it. I am so glad I came here after a work meeting for lunch. It was a delicious lunch. I got the spicy beef noodle soup with extra spice and beef and the beef,lamb and fish dumplings. It was out of this world. The service was friendly and super attentive highly recommend.

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