Turn on notifications to catch follows, likes, and new check-ins the moment they happen.
Ranked by verified ratings, mentions, and signature picks.
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 San Jose · $
Golden-bottomed, crisp on the outside with a juicy filling — the style that draws repeat visits and defines the restaurant
Sichuan · Downtown San Jose · $
Thin-skinned, generously filled dumplings made in-house — order boiled or pan-fried depending on your preference for chew versus crust
Northern Chinese · Brookvale - Chantel · $$
Classic delicate wrappers filled with seasoned meat and broth.
Northern Chinese · West Valley · $
Hand-made thick-skinned dumplings in the Northern Chinese style, meant to be dipped in black vinegar — filling-forward rather than delicate
Dumplings & Noodles · Tasman and Zanker · $
Korean · Brokaw · $
Dumplings & Noodles · South San Jose · $
Shabu-Shabu & Hot Pot · Central San Jose · $$
Chinese · West Valley · $$
A signature riff on the classic format with truffle oil added to the filling — polarizing, but fans of the combination find it indulgent
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Ballbach and SOFA · $$
Shanghainese · Brokaw · $$
Crisp-bottomed pleated dumplings with a molten pork broth core — the chain's defining dish and the reason most regulars return
