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Steamy Piggy
Modern Chinese comfort food with playful flair in San Diego.
4.6
Restaurant
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Modern Chinese comfort food with playful flair in San Diego.
Steamy Piggy is a vibrant Chinese restaurant in San Diego's Convoy District, celebrated for its creative takes on classic dishes. The eatery offers a welcoming atmosphere where guests enjoy flavorful soup dumplings, bao buns, ramen, and kawaii dessert buns. With a 4.6-star rating, it combines high-quality, thoughtfully prepared food with attentive, friendly service, making it a favorite for casual dining and special occasions alike.
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Steamed dumplings filled with savory broth and meat, a signature dish loved for their delicious flavor.
Soft, fluffy buns stuffed with options like Piggy, Bulgogi, or Chicken, offering a scrumptious and filling meal.
Hearty bowls of ramen and other noodle dishes, perfect for a comforting and flavorful experience.
Includes items like potstickers, shrimp dumplings, and chicken wings, ideal for sharing or starting your meal.
Adorable Kawaii dessert buns and piggy dessert dumplings, adding a sweet and fun finish to your visit.
Friendly and attentive table service in a casual, welcoming setting with plenty of seating for groups.
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Overall rating
Roxanne Wang
Every bite was oink-credibly delicious and left me wanting more! 🐷 On top of the fantastic food, our server Cam was fantastic—super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The service was smooth, the vibes were great! 🍜🤤🥟
Zack S.
I write reviews often, and Steamy Piggy absolutely earns every word of this one. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and full of good energy. The food was everything you hope for when you dine out—delicious, balanced, comforting, and clearly made with intentional care. Each dish felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and the flavors were bold without ever being overpowering. But what truly made the experience memorable was the service. Our server, Kayla, was outstanding. She was attentive in a natural, unforced way—checking on us just when we needed something, offering helpful suggestions, and bringing a genuine warmth that made the meal feel more like hospitality than service. She smiled through the busy moments, stayed patient, and made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. Steamy Piggy is the rare place where great food meets genuine care for the guest experience. The combination of comforting dishes, inviting atmosphere, and Kayla’s thoughtful service turned a dinner out into something special. Highly recommended—and we’ll definitely be back.
Samantha Begin
Wow this place is sooo yummy. My sister recommended it and I’m so glad we came. We ate here at 6pm on a Sunday and we were sat right away with our party of 6. Lucky us because it was our daughters 9th Birthday! Cam greeted us and waited on us, he was funny and super nice! We had spicy ramen, chicken wings, soup dumplings, and the piggy dessert dumplings… all of it was delicious
Lora Lee
Just an average spot. I think i was expecting a little more seeing the reviews. Nothing too standout, but nothing was bad either. Friendly service, plenty of seating. The Potstickers were a little greasy, but good flavor. Shrimp dumplings were my fave. The bao bun was loaded with meat. Fast service, very casual.
Elizabeth Rabena
Cute name, cute restaurant, friendly staff, delicious food! Cam was our server and was a delight—very cheerful & helpful! We ordered the Soup Dumplings and the Piggy, Bulgogi, and Chicken Bao Buns — wow!! Scrumptiously presented, and everything was so flavorful. We ended with the most adorable Kawaii Dessert Buns! We’ll be back again to “get steamy” with y’all!
