Best Gastropub in San Diego

Dumpling Inn & Shanghai Saloon is a family-owned restaurant and bar located in San Diego, California. It offers a unique dining experience that combines traditional Chinese comfort cuisine with a modern twist. The restaurant, Dumpling Inn, specializes in handmade noodles and dumplings, with a focus on fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Their signature dish, Xiao Long Bao, is made with fresh dough every morning and hand-filled with care. The menu also features a variety of traditional and western favorites, making it appealing to a wide range of appetites. Shanghai Saloon, the bar and lounge component of the business, features a 1920s-style decor and a wide selection of distilled spirits, including rare whiskeys and craft beers. The bar offers a rotating selection of 30 local craft brews on tap, as well as a variety of small plates that pair perfectly with the drinks.