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Morel scores blend thousands of public reviews from across the web with ratings from Morel diners — as diners weigh in, their ratings take the lead.
Northern Chinese · Downtown Oakland · $
Freshly made dumplings with chewy wrappers and savory filling—classic and comforting.
Chinese · Piedmont Avenue · $$
Hand-folded dumplings with vegetable and tofu fillings, praised for their thin skins and well-seasoned interiors
Chinese · Montclair Business · $$
Handmade dumplings are the kitchen's anchor — expect well-sealed skins with boldly seasoned fillings, likely pork- or vegetable-based with a soy-ginger dipping sauce
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Downtown Oakland · $
Handmade dumplings with a properly crisped, golden bottom and a moist, savory filling — the signature item and the reason most regulars come back
Shanghainese · Lakeshore · $$
Crispy-bottomed potstickers with a chewy top — the signature preparation that earns repeat visits
Chinese · Lakeshore · $
Sichuan · Downtown Oakland · $
Chinese · Grand Lake · $
A surf-and-turf filling in a thin steamed wrapper — cleaner flavored than the pan-fried and a good contrast order
Bakery · East Peralta · $
New American · Piedmont Avenue · $$$$
A delicate Lao-style dumpling featuring a translucent tapioca skin filled with savory chicken and shiitake mushrooms.
Handmade dumplings tossed in a savory, aromatic chili oil sauce.
Chinese · Temescal · $
Crispy, well-seasoned fried dumplings served as an appetizer.
A classic order of 12 dumplings with a savory pork and cabbage filling.
