Dumpling place in the empty Robson Public Market food court. I have no idea how places like these survive. Parking is really limited around here. Try the side streets. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Initially I couldn't even tell if the place was open on a Saturday afternoon. The entire food court had 2 other customers, and every other counter was deserted.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Spotted the a guy behind the counter playing with his phone. He sure seemed happy to see my buddy and me. As I was already fairly stuffed, I decided to try their standard pork & chive dumpling. This place actually has 9 dumpling flavours and offers a sampler plate (hence the name). When ordering a single flavour, the dumplings are sold in batches of 6. They were fresh and hot and quite juicy. I was a happy customer. Wouldn't mind trying more flavours the next time around. Recommended. read more

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Forget Din Tai Fung. These are the best dumplings in all of Vancouver. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You also have to overlook the fact that it's in a decrepit 1960s mall upstairs in a nearly abandoned food court[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place has amazing food and it's spotlessly clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner is a lovely gentleman who brings your food to your table. The best approach is to order the rainbow sampler of all nine different flavors. I honestly couldn't pick a favorite. They were all among the best dumplings I have ever had. read more

Nine Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Dumplings handmade fresh to order ! A real scallop in my dumpling. The vegan dumplings, pork kimchi, and pork cabbage were our favorites. Recommend the sampler. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upstairs in a food hall / mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Don't let the exterior fool you, this spot is simply divine based on taste buds We first started off w sampler, and vegan dumplings Szechuan style w hot oil? Black vinegar and pepper corn. It was not very spicy at all. After we agreed that they were delicious we put in an order of pork kimchi and pork cabbage. This time we went with the traditional steamed soup style. Caution the juices flow and can possibly pop out of your mouth. Both styles of cooking were delicious. read more

Located in a second floor food court, this spot offers a variety of dumplings. You can pick from four styles of preparation and nine kinds of dumplings (with a sampler option as well). [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dumplings do take some time to cook and the ambiance is dated food court.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But the food is worth it. There are some other noodle and appetizer dishes as well. read more

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DELICIOUS Best hand made dumplings! Made by owner! Super nice guy! Juicy, fresh n so yummy!! Good prices! Thank you, such a pleasant experience! read more

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Located one the first floor of the Robson public market, I was excited to try it after reading some reviews. The menu has lots of options so we ordered a few different kinds of dumplings to share. We were left disappointed. Blend with barely any flavour. Even with the soy sauce it didn't feel like a good meal. I have had so much better during my travels, I honestly can say that this place is not worth it. Service is fast and food is cheap, that I can give them. read more

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Awesome spot and affordable. Genuinely some of the best dumplings I've ever had, homemade and fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is tucked away so the spot feels like a find[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the service is good. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I found this place on Google and came to a 40 year old looking small shopping center to a second floor Asian food court with old people and delinquent school skipping looking people at the seating tables (it's Friday, but maybe they had the day off cause Family Day weekend).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The first floor had stores in the walkway and they were equipped with make shift roofs because the actual roof of the shopping center leaks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The chef at this dumpling shop was a a friendly bald uncle with a shokz headphone. There were some elementary school age kids chilling and watching an iPad in front of the food shops. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom nearby had misspelled instructions on each of the stalls.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There is a small trading card game shop on the first floor managed by a former delinquent who encourages the kids not to skip school like he did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]That is to say, this place is EXCELLENT Chinese food vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the pork and cabbage Xiao long bao and also the pork and chives boiled dumplings. They were both remarkably similar to each other, and that's a good thing for me, because they were both very good. The dumplings in general were juicy and retained their liquids well, and the flavor was wholesome and not too salty. Simple and clean is the way that the food made me feel, and it's hard to let it go. Anyway, in short, good stuff. Highly recommend. read more

Nine Dumplings - Restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I wasn't expecting a lot when I arrived at the semi-empty Robson Public Market on a rainy afternoon. The building is only half-filled with a bunch of random business, but upstairs in their food court are 3 diehard business that aren't giving up on the market. I headed to Nine Dumpling where a friendly woman was just opening up at noon. I ordered the sour Mala beef noodle soup and sampler dumpling plate (steamed). In about 15 minutes, I was enjoying the piping hot soup, spicy with a sheen of hot oil and chili. A generous helping of tender beef, noodles and a few pieces of green veggies. The dumpling were great with thin homemade skin and lots of filling. My favorites were lamb with zucchini and pork with green pepper. I thought the scallop and fish was interesting, but did not like the vegan dumpling. Dumplings were served with a black vinegar. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Do not be deterred by the setting! You go into an old worn down public market and Nine Dumplings is on the second floor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Hot tea is free with your order. You choose type of dumpling you want out of 4 then you choose the filling for your dumpling. The woman behind the counter helped us choose our combos for dumplings and fillings, and there was no miss. The real highlight was the spicy schezewan dumpling, which we got with vegan filling. There was 2 of us and we got 3 orders of 6 dumplings and it was the right amount of food. The dumpling soup was also divine, which we got with cilantro pork. Such a special experince and everyone that works there was so warm and helpful. It was very reasonably priced at 28 Canadian dollars for 3 orders of dumplings. read more

The hubby and I dropped by for a weekend lunch. While the market building seems to be on its last legs, the food at Nine Dumplings was still very good. The hubby had the pork and cabbage dumplings and the lamb and zucchini dumplings. Both were delicious and very juicy. Again, a note to newbies: please gently take a small, tiny bite into the dumpling to make a hole, suck some of the juice out, then continue eating. If you just chomp into it, you will be spraying yourself and whoever is sitting around you with hot dumpling juice! As for me, I had their sour & spicy mala beef noodle soup (again). It was still very delicious, although maybe not quite as magical as it has been in the past, but still, very tasty and satisfying. I suspect the cook reduced the heat level down as I wasn't Chinese, which was fine for me. At first I thought they had reduced the amount of beef, but no, most of it was just hidden under the noodles - there was plenty of beef, albeit not quite as succulent as in the past. But the flavours were very good. I've noticed that their menu is smaller, I presume because they aren't that busy in this location. read more

Nine Dumplings - Top: pork and cabbage dumplings. Bottom: lamb & zucchini dumplings. Both juicy and delicious! - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The best dumplings in the city! The seaweed salad was delicious as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly service and clean foodcourt.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A real gem in the west end neighborhood. read more

Nine Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Came to this place based on the reviews - we wanted a quick snack. We got the dumplings and the dan dan noodles. Food was very authentic and tasty. The dan dan noodles were in a very delicious peanut sauce. Would have given a 5 but the ambience and service were not that great - we had to ask multiple times to get silverware, water etc. Overall a super tasty Chinese spot in Vancouver read more

Nine Dumplings - dan dan noodles and vegan dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This place was on my list from my last visit when we were doing a dumpling food tour . Unfortunately, it was closed the day we came due to family matters. So, this time, made sure to call and check to see if they were open and they were! We came for dinner and it was a very quiet place. It's on the 2nd floor and there was one other restaurant that was opened. Aside from the dumplings, they have a variety of noodle dishes as well. There was just the owner and his wife that runs the place. We got the sampler of the dumplings as well as a spicy peanut butter noodle with chicken dish. Everything was made fresh to order so it is a little slow but not too bad. For the dumplings, you can choose from 4 different styles (Xiao long BAO, traditional, in a soup, or. Spicy oil). Sampler of dumplings: for $9 Canadian you get 9 plump dumplings are of different fillings (see pics for details). I love how each has its own color and the menu is also color coordinated to match as well. My favorite was definitely the fish with scallops dumplings as well as the pork and chives. The vegan on was definitely the most unique though. Although we got the traditional version, there was soup inside these as well. 5 star The noodle dish was ok. The flavor was good but it was too much sauce that made it on the saltier side. The cucumber helped but definitely needed more. Also, there should be a little more meat. 3 star Overall, I'm happy to tried the place and it was fun to taste all the different fillings. read more

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We ordered the chive dumpling with chilli oil. They told us it would be a 15 minute wait. The chilli oil isn't really spicy so I definitely would recommend getting it with it. The skin is the perfect thickness (not too thick) and nice and chewy. The filling is juicy and had SO MUCH CHIVES. If you like chives, you should try this. Overall - This would make for a great snack. This place is definitely another hidden gem. The price isn't cheap but not bad to try it once read more

Nine Dumplings - Chive and pork dumplings with chilli oil - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Tucked away at the Robson Public Market food court, Nine Dumplings serves up delicious dumplings that always satisfy my dumpling cravings. They are nice and juicy, and the flavours are always rich. My go-to's are #1 pork and cabbage and #2 pork and chives. read more

Nine Dumplings - pork and chives dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This place is tucked away in the food court on the second floor of a fairly unassuming/dead shopping center (Robson Public Market), but don't let that deter you--it's totally worth the stop! This place offers counter service, and you can eat at one of the food court tables, or get your food to go. The owner and his wife run the place, and on the day we went, it was just the owner running the place--taking orders and cooking. We got the dumping sampler (9 dumplings) plus an order of chuanbei liangfen (spicy Szechwan jelly noodles.) Both were delicious and very fresh (made to order!) I appreciated being able to try many different flavors of dumplings, and the flavors of the noodles were great--savory and salty and spicy. read more

Nine Dumplings - Nine dumpling sampler - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Delicious dumplings at an affordable price. Many vegan options. Quick and courteous service. Because it's at a food court, the ambiance isn't all that great, there is plenty of seating though. Great for a quick meal. read more

Nine Dumplings - Vegan Schezwan style dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Great hidden gem dumpling place! Located in a sketchy, quasi defunct looking food court on the 2nd floor of the Robson Public Market which has probably seen better days. A bit hard to find but food is worth it! Sampler dumpling plate: Green=pork and kim chi Pink=vegan Black =scallop and fish Yellow=lamb and zucchini Blue=pork and cilantro White=pork and chive Black and white=squid and pork/chives Green and white= pork and cabbage Red=pork and green pepper So many types of dumplings! I went with the sampler to try them all. It took me a few minutes to realize that the color of the number on the menu corresponds to the dumpling filling! They were all good but the stand outs in this round was the black scallop and fish, yellow lamb and zucchini and perhaps the green pork and kimchi. They ran out of the vegan ones so they gave me two green ones. Fried vegan balls (carrot and cilantro) nice tasty crispy appetizer! Dan dan noodles: generous serving with lots peanuts and just the right amount of mala seasoning to give great flavor without knocking out your taste buds. This location is pretty bare bones so dont expect a lot of ambience and there is no outside signage to indicate its location. There are some socially distanced tables available that is also shared with the legit looking Korean stand next door. Definitely worth a try! read more

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Unfortunately, the food here was disappointing. I really wanted to like it, but prices were high and the taste was bland. It seemed like it was made for non-Chinese in mind, so when I ordered my dumplings with chilli oil, I could barely taste the mala or any spicy at all. $10 for 6 small dumplings was also incredibly disappointing. Overall I would not recommend. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On a positive note, the food court was pretty deserted, so if you want a quiet spot to have a bite, pay the place a visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Nine Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

With 9 different dumpling flavours, theres something for everyone! Theres even several vegetarian options. I ordered mine steamed, to go and it came with black vinegar which I poured over. I tried to choose a favourite dumpling to order again next time but I couldn't. There were too many of them that I liked! The seafood ones tasted particularly unique and memorable, but I think I prefer the traditional pork filings. If I go again, I'd like to try the spicy/Sichuan style... read more

Nine Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Located inside the Robson Public Market (upstairs) you will find this hidden gem. So many tables available and a women shelling out hundred of home made dumplings. Not GF friendly but vegan! Plus tons of options that will satisfy everyone! I ordered dan dan noodles (vege and spicy peanut butter sauce) and vegan dumplings (purple skin from red cabbage and filling - cabbage, cilantro, sesame oil, sesame paste, tofu paste, fried mung bean vermicelli). Prices are reasonable and portions are perfect. Dan dan noodles came with one half piece of bok choy which was disappointing. They have tons of flavour but the don't accidentally eat the chunks of spices (like dried peppers). They are not good! Dumplings were the obvious star of the show. The sauce pairs perfectly with the filling flavour and doesn't over power each other. I would recommend and would go back to try more things! read more

Nine Dumplings - Vegan Dan Dan - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This is located inside the food court of a shopping center on the second floor. I ordered their sampler dumplings where I get to try all their flavors. The dumplings were in different colors, which were very unique and helps to identify which flavor you're trying. The dumplings were good but it does not stand out as some of the dumplings could use more seasoning or the combination does not enhance the flavor. read more

Nine Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We were waiting to see polar bear swim, and saw this restaurant on google map with such a high rating so we decided to try. It's located in a pretty dead food court(maybe it's the holiday season), there are lots of seats and tons of light. This is what we got: 1. I got the 9 dumpling sampler, I don't eat lamb so I swapped it out for fish/scallop filling, I strongly suggest u to swap out the vegan dumpling for maybe the pork/green bean one since it's a very special recipe that most people would find it very bitter. I thought that dumpling was bad or something when I ate it. I personally loved the fish/scallop one, each one of them had lots of fillings, and their colors r amazing 2. Green bean noodles r usually my fav dish but this was a little over cooked and dry, the flavors are good! But I wished they used more fatty pork for the flavors to come thru. 3. I have always wanted to try this cabbage dish, and it's amazing, it's sour, light, sesame-y, totally would open up ur appetite. Overall it was not cheap, so I might only get the dumplings next time I come. The owners r so nice and friendly. read more

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Simply the best dumplings I've ever had. Serious gourmet stuff disguised in this trashy mall - you must go. Try anything the Dan Dan noodles also phenomenal. You need to read the story about this business,.. it is not normal,.. this guy should be running a major restaurant. Since the food court is empty and has huge high ceilings, we felt ok to just de-mask and eat here,. social distancing was like 10 metres to the next human.. read more

Nine Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We got lamb dumplings, pork and chive dumplings, and a noodle dish for takeout. Everything was fresh and so flavorful with excellent noodley texture. It tasted wholesome and homemade. read more

Nine Dumplings - Lamb dumplings, pork and chive dumplings. So good. - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

They have a large vegan section of the menu, which drew me in. They're located in the corner of the 2nd floor of Robson Market. Don't try ordering online through UberEats, as the prices are about 30% more expensive. If you order takeout, either order in person and wait, or find a photo of their menu online and phone it in. I did the former, ordered three items, and was told it would take 15 minutes. I came back 20 minutes later and they were just packing everything up. I ordered the F4: Vegan Deep Fry Steamed Bun ($1.99); E7: Vegan Cabbage w/Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce ($5.99); and G9: Szechwan Dan Dan Noodle with Vege and Spicy Peanut Butter Sauce ($11.99) -- all prices quoted exclude tax. The "bun" was actually four mini deep fried buns. They were very salty and basically just deep fried bread, no filling. Salty, fried, doughnuty -- fairly tasty, but this wasn't what I expected and I wasn't a big fan of them. OK. 3/5 The cabbage dish was cold and very tasty, though extremely salty as you eat more of it. Nicely cooked cabbage, with szechuan peppercorns and chili peppers, and coated with a really nice peanut butter sauce. It was ultimately too salty -- near-prohibitively so if you're going to eat this yourself as I did -- but really nice flavours. Good if shared with at least one other person. 3.5/5 The dan dan noodles were pretty kickass. They were cooked with plenty of szechuan peppercorns, a spicy peanut sauce, a few pieces of mini bok choy, and sprinkled with peanuts, green onions. I wished there were more veggies here, but the flavours were brilliant. This was excellent. For vegan dan dan noodles in town, these are up there with Peaceful's. 4.5/5 I would definitely come back, though many of their items look insanely expensive ($20) for some main dishes -- that's pretty unusual to see for food court food. Overall, this is a pretty special place, especially if you're looking for vegan-friendly Chinese food that is designed to be vegan (and not just incidentally or modified to be vegan). Recommended. read more

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A hidden little place in Robson Public Market! I came here based on pictures I saw on my Yelp newsfeed. They have a pretty expansive menu, I'm sure they have something for everyone. I came here specifically because they have vegetarian dan dan noodles. Very few places make this dish without ground pork, so I had to try it. I got 2 orders to go (COVID). I called ahead so the owner made them fresh right before my arrival. The noodles were saucy, had peanuts, chili flakes, and bok choy. Lots of chili oil as expected. The peanut sauce was maybe a little bit thicker than I would've expected/liked. Overall, they weren't too spicy, were pretty saucy, and a decent portion size for $12. I think I would've liked them a little more if they were spicier and less saucy, but this may be a personal preference. I'd say check it out if you're in the area! Tons of great Asian food on this part of Robson + boba (Jenjudan) and Japanese cheesecake (Tetsu's) right down the street for dessert. read more

Nine Dumplings - not the prettiest pic but.. vegetarian dan dan noodles ($11.99) - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Photos looked so good we made the trip out to try! Taste 0.5/1* We ordered the sampler dumpling in soup and G9 Dan Dan noodles Both items were not bad, visual effects definitely plays a higher factor on the dumplings, with 9 different flavours, worth a try Highlight was actually the soup Value 1/1* Items were decently priced, good portions Service 1/1* Fast, provided recommendations with slight attitude Cleanliness 1/1* Was food court style, no complaints Overall/Revisit 0/1* Dishes were decent, personally would prefer other places based on taste preference Paying for ambience? NO Above and beyond? 0/+1* NO read more

Nine Dumplings served some of the best and most creative dumplings I have ever had. Pork and Cilantro Dumplings with Butterfly Pea (猪肉香菜饺子)? Check. Scallop and Fish Dumplings with Squid Ink (鱼肉带子饺子)? Check. Contrary to its name, though, you should surely order more than nine dumplings. Add in a Vegan Szechwan Dan Dan Noodles with Veggies (担担面(素)) while you're at it too. The dumplings are generously packed with fresh ingredients to offer quite the bite (or two). I loved how juicy each dumpling was and how each ingredient served a purpose in the small real estate that is a dumpling. The cilantro was bright in flavour and the pork was ever so succulent. The fish was delicate and tender, and the scallops were plump and present in each dumpling. If you order more than one dumpling, I would recommend trying different cooking methods for a more fulsome experience. I ordered mine boiled and Shanghai soup style, though I dipped both in the black vinegar sauce for even more flavour. The dan dan noodles were also delightful. Being a dish typically made with minced pork, I was surprised by how bold in flavour the vegan version was - so much so that I did not miss the pork at all (granted, I was eating the noodles in between bites of dumplings). The noodles were supple and coated in a spicy peanut butter sauce. I've found that dan dan noodles can sometimes be overwhelmingly peanuty, spicy, or overcooked, but this dish was well balanced and executed. For my next order, I'd like to visit the stall itself rather than order off UberEats. As another reviewer commented, there is a premium (~30%) to ordering off the app, with the above dishes being $9.99, $10.99, and $15.99, but at the stall, they are $5.99, $6.99, and $11.99 (though the dumplings do not come with pop), respectively. It would be wonderful to meet the owners/chefs behind Nine Dumplings. This mom 'n' pop shop is tucked away inside the food court of the Robson Public Market, but it truly deserves front and centre attention for the sheer quality of its food. read more

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Located on 2nd floor at robson market!! Skip to the end of this review for a must try combo :) We got the 9 dumpling sampler, Szchewan spicy drooling chicken (cold dish), and the Dan Dan noodles. The Szchewan chicken dish was boommbbb. It's served cold and sits ontop of this chili oil sauce. Although it's served cold, the initial cooking phase was done really well as the chicken is nice, tender, moist and cooked perfectly as you can tell the center is still just a little pink (not raw). The spice wasn't overpowering either and it was well garnished and fragrant. The Dan Dan noodles are served over what is more like a sauce as its a little thicker, but it's amazing. Also well cooked, served with a few leaves of bok choy and the noodles aren't overdone. Also nicely garnished with the green onion bits, cilantro and red peanuts. The only thing I will say about the 9 dumpling sampler is that it's more gimmicky than anything else. Nothing to rant or rave about, it's not bad, but not amazing. Now, the best part I saved for last. So, if you order the Dan Dan noodles and the szchewan drooling chicken dish, take the dan dan noodles and DIP THEM in the Szchewan spicy drooling chicken chili sauce. It's SOOOOO AMAZING. I actually think that they need to create a new dish combing the two like this. read more

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In the quiet Robson Public Market, you'll find Nine Dumplings, which lives up to its name: the vendor offers nine types of dumpling (and several other dishes we didn't get to try, as well). Five of the options are pork based, one is seafood based, one is vegan, one is a combination of proteins, and one is lamb. If you can't decide which you want--we couldn't--get the sampler, one of each dumpling, and choose how you'd like them: spicy, plain steamed, brothy. The spicy preparation is served over a hot oil with crushed szechuan peppercorns and cilantro, which I spooned onto each bite. The dumplings were so juicy that I eventually stopped biting to see what the filling was and just put the whole thing in my mouth and savored every flavor, reluctant to lose any of the juices! Each dumpling stood out from the next. And after all nine, I was happy and full. Yum!! read more

Nine Dumplings - Sampler: one of each dumpling in spicy mala sauce - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My friends and I bicycle 275km every year almost exclusively to come and eat Nine Dumplings' colorful Sampler bowl, drizzled in cilantro and chili oil. (This year, we ate our food too quickly to remember to take pictures, so our photos are from last year.) Nine Dumplings perfects humble home cooking classics, and as first generation Chinese-Americans, we find the food here deeply nostalgic, and comforting. The food court where you'll find Nine Dumplings is typically vacant. That said, our favorite place to sit is in the sun, at the table adjacent the stained glass window. It's the right kind of vibe for a group of good friends, a person on their lonesome, or a couple out for an afternoon. Nine Dumplings, in all our visits, has been a one-man operation. I wish I had his name, as he is a very kind and thoughtful individual. For the quality of the noodles and dumplings here, the food service is surprisingly swift. Ordering Tips: - SAMPLER: If you are not a fan of Chinese tahini, ask for a replacement in the Sampler. Chinese tahini is made from ground roasted sesame seeds as opposed to raw and can make the taste overly bitter to those who are unfamiliar to it. But, if you are looking for a faithful experience, keep it. - NOODLES: In the summer, we enjoyed the Szechuanese Cold Noodles here. In the colder months, Dan Dan Noodles or Beef Noodles were also good, and recommended. read more

Nine Dumplings - Sampler! - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I am really happy to have a northern dumplings in downtown Vancouver. especially like their lamb skewer It is so much"tender" reminds me of the tender and delicious lamb skewers when I went to Xinjiang to eat lamb skewers a long time ago. I miss them very much. Their dumplings are also very delicious, tender and juicy~ Every bite, the gravy flows from the dumplings. It's really great. There are four cooking methods for dumplings. Steam, boiling, (soup + cad1, spicy + cad1) I don't need to say too much about their foods~ You can looking at the local newspaper reports on the wall. They are operating in a small shop on the second floor of Robson Public Market. I sincerely hope that others can see their dedication and hard work, and most importantly, the food they serve is really good. read more

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The food is worth parking, walking through a very uninhabited strip mall, and climbing stairs with piano music playing in the background. Aunty will hand cook your dumplings to perfection. They are all so good, I couldn't pick a favorite. So juicy, so packed with flavor, so grateful. read more

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We came down based on the pics we saw on Instagram and just had to do the first review! Just check it out. Nice owner, decent wholesome Szechuan style dumplings made the way you want them. read more

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Read a review in Vancouver is Awesome about this spot. Stopped in for lunch and had the cabbage & pork dumplings spicy. Can't really recall the last time I've had a dumpling that didn't taste okay/good but the dumplings I had here were exceptional. The chili sauce was perfectly balanced in spice and flavor. Partner had the sample option and agreed all were really good. So highly recommend. Word is obviously out about this hidden spot as very busy in a mall that is very empty. Noticed a lot of food delivery drivers picking up orders. read more

This can be an amazing spot if you know what to order. Huge vegan menu too which is always fantastic. It's on the second floor of Robson Public Market. Not a lot of seats unfortunately and when I went yesterday afternoon at around 1pm the tables were all full. Food is cooked on the spot but be prepared to wait a little bit since there's only two people doing everything. They bring the dishes to your table one by one as they finish cooking, so the food is always piping hot. I ordered the spicy peanut butter cabbage salad (vegan) which was pretty good but it is quite spicy. The peanut butter flavour is prominent as they don't skimp on the peanut butter. They give you a side of vinegar should you wish to add some (I didn't). The fried vegetable balls (vegan) was one of my favourite dishes. They are deep fried to perfection and the batter is light and crisp without being overly oily. They are super flavourful and you can really taste the mild sweetness of the vegetables which is perfect. The eggplant dish (vegan) was also really delicious. The eggplant was tender and the garlic and soy sauce complements it perfectly. My parents loved this dish and said it was one of the best eggplant dishes they've ever had. Note that it doesn't come with any rice though. The sesame paste pancakes (vegan) were pretty good too. Although a little more dense than flaky, there is a generous amount of sesame paste filling. The sesame paste was aromatic and not overly sweet, which I really liked. My parents loved the dumpling sampler. According to them, the dumplings were super juicy and flavourful. I thought the vegan dumplings were just okay. The dumpling wrapper was a bit too thick and the flavour of the filling wasn't my favourite. Unlike the meat dumplings, there isn't really any soup component to make it juicy, so they were a tad bland. The bbq corn (vegan) was pretty much the only fail of the day. The texture was super weird and hard to chew, though the flavour was alright. It was the only dish where we took one bite and immediately gave up on eating it. The deep fried mantou (vegan) was another of my favourite dishes. There is the option of sweet or savoury, and I chose the sweet. They are the perfect dessert to end off the meal. They are little bites of pillowy, sugary goodness. Not too sweet, since the mantou itself isn't and the sweetness comes from the sprinkled sugar on top. Overall, it was a fantastic meal. Definitely on the pricier side, but the portions are pretty decent. I'd recommend the deep fried veggie balls as an appetiser, the eggplant as a main (add rice if needed) and the sweet mantou as dessert. read more

BEST dumplings I've ever ever had, especially the pork and cabbage one with the spicy mala sauce is delicious. I come here twice a week and never have been disappointed, except on thursays when they are closed. I bring a different friend with me each time and all of them have loved it too so far.. BEST BEST BEST!! read more

Nine Dumplings - 6 piece pork and cabbage dumplings with spicy mala sauce - Chinese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Haven't been in this building for the long time. It was pretty cool when it was new, in the 90's, but looks like it didn't succeed. Still has a butcher and a wine-shop, but the rest just looks like luggage storage... kinda sad. Fortunately we were just out wandering around, and took a look upstairs only to find this unbelievable dumpling shop. It in not much bigger that a food truck, one woman working in it, surrounded by food awards. Best Chinese, Best Dumplings, etc, etc. And food delivery guys coming every 2 minutes. We were only an hour away from our lunch reso, so we just wanted a small bite... We had the scallop/fish in squid ink wrapper. One of the best dumplings I have ever had! Perfectly thin wrapper, delicious vinegar based sauce, super savory filling. A Masterpiece! Being a dumpling guy, I seek them out wherever I go, so was shocked that I had never heard of this place. If you are reading this, you should go. It is fantastic. Next trip to Vancouver, it is the first place I will go. Maybe the second place too. read more

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