I LOVE dumplings so I've tried many dumpling places and this is the BEST one I've encountered in the Greater Toronto Area. The variety of dumplings offered is second to none, all handmade, and bursting with ingredients, a mixture of textures, and flavour. Here are the Rainbow steam dumplings deciphered: - black is pork with scallop - green is pork and shrimp - red is spicy pork - blue is pork and crab - white is original pork - yellow is pork and salted egg yolk My personal favourite was the pork and salted egg yolk but I've tried many of their boiled, steamed, and pan fried dumplings, as well as some dishes like the fried eggplant and the red bean pancake. All are practically faultless and delicious! The service is also good and speak English as well as Chinese. The restaurant is spacious with many tables and bright, cultural decor. Tip: they offer discount if you pay in cash. read more

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Dumplings King is easily the best option in the neighborhood when you're craving authentic Northern Chinese dumplings. Steamed, boiled, or pan‑fried, everything is made fresh to order with a great variety of fillings. The steamed dumplings are the standout--juicy, flavorful, and exactly what you want from a dumpling‑focused spot. They do offer other dishes, but most of them feel just okay. Honestly, I'd rather save the stomach space for more dumplings. The Xiao Long Bao was only so‑so for me; the wrapper was on the thicker, chewier side, which took away from the experience. There are also some great-value specials--like the $2.99 braised pork neck bone, which was surprisingly tasty. Note: they accept cash or debit only. The interior is spacious, and service is fast and friendly, making it an easy and satisfying stop when the dumpling craving hits. read more

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We've been eating at the Dumpling King since their Midland/Finch location days and I must say, this newer location in Markham is a welcome change. The food here always been phenomenal and now they have a dining room that is way more comfortable for family style meals. We've tried about half of their menu and there has not been a single item (which is saying a lot) that we did not enjoy. We were there to celebrate a 85th birthday and birthday-man (?) enjoyed all of his favorites! We especially loved the braised pork hock in brown sauce and stir-friend lamb with ginger and scallion. The dumplings (XLB and other steamed kind), sour cabbage soup, fried rice, sweet and sour pork, crispy eggplant dish, stir-fried bok choy, smashed cucumber salad...etc were all very good. Everyone was stuffed and we had plenty of leftovers to bring home. The bill for this very satisfying meal came to $245 for 9 people, which is fantastic value! To compare, when our family of 3 (2 adults and 1 pre-teen who barely eats) eat out at Ding Tai Fung (Scarborough location), our bill easily comes to $120. We'll return to the King for many more delicious Northern Chinese fare at a very reasonable cost! read more

I was craving dumplings one day and am glad I tried this place out. The steamed veggie dumplings were not just pretty (half green and half white) but the filling was yummy and not bland. We also had the pan fried cuttlefish dumplings which were also good and had a nice texture to them. Will definitely be back to try some other dumpling varieties! read more

The Dumpling King - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

The restaurant is spacious with lots of seating. The dumpling menu was extensive and there was a variety of other dishes. The dumpling skin was good but it came out barely warm. The siu long bao skin was too thick. The braised pork bone was good, there was a specialty for $2.99 before 5pm. read more

The Dumpling King - Pork shrimp dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Great dumpling option in Markham. Lots of variety and noodle options too! We tried their abalone dumpling and each piece had a mini abalone in it. Our favourite is the pork and corn one steamed. The potstickers are fun too! Lots of seating and there is an open kitchen in the back to watch them make the dumplings. read more

The Dumpling King - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Lots of spacious seating and a big parking lot. I highly recommend the L5 Sautéed Eggplant w/ Minced Pork on Sizzling Plate ($19.99). So SO good! The eggplant was crispy and soft on the inside and it paired really well with the sauce, pork, garlic, and onions. On the other hand, the smoked chicken ($11.99) and crispy pan fried cabbage & pork dumplings ($12.99) were mediocre. I would not order these again. Service was fast and the staff were nice! I would honestly come back just for the eggplant dish. 5% off if you pay cash read more

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Really large venue with many tables and seats. There were minimal front of house staff, so expect to be agressive to get service. Pan fried buns - Expecting juicy pork on the inside, thin bun walls and cripsy at the bottom. This was the exact opposite. No soup in the inside, bun was thick and the bottom was soggy. Would not recommend. Sticky rice rolls - Expecting sticky chewy exterior from the sticky rice, crispy inside from the dough fritter and flavour from the pork shreds + pickled vegetables. This was 1/3: sticky rice was undercooked, dough fritter was soggy, but sufficient shredded pork + vegetables to make it somewhat tasty. Would not recommend. Pork and chive dumplings - This was pretty good, good amount of filling and thin skin. Sauces that you can mix together is black vinegar, soysauce and chili oil. Would get dumplings again. Braised pork rib special - Good deal for 4 bones of pork ribs. There was good flavour coming out of the meat. Would get again. Pretty good value for what you order, food quality was subpar but could be on me for not getting more dumplings. read more

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We decided last minute to come here and no wait time on a Friday nite. Plaza and parking is a bit chaotic tho we had to park at the back and bit of a walk. Not fun in winter. But yea lots of cars cuz lots of restaurants are on the plaza. Service was quick tho. Everything we ordered was good and filling. Would definitely come back read more

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3.5/5 This is our always go to place for dumplings. This time we tried the smoked chicken, it's not bad with smoky aroma. The pan fried dumpling was also not bad. In this place, most dishes are quite mediocre with no surprise, decent food with decent price. read more

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Overall, a pleasant experience, quick service, and good food. Docking 0.5 star for some items being solely in Chinese, not very user friendly for non-Chinese literate patrons. It was midday around 2pm, with fewer patrons going in, but service was still prompt. Order by yourself on the slips of paper with the menu numbers. A few items, such as the Rainbow Soup dumplings, have a variety of fillings, but it was all in Chinese, so I'm not actually sure which fillings we tried. The classic soup dumpling was still my favourite, though all were tasty. Around 3pm, the staff sat down for their break, so we waited until we saw one finish and went up to the counter for our bill and a small takeout box for our leftovers. read more

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Finally came around to trying this place on a saturday evening. The parking lot was absolutely stuffed and I had to circle at least 10 times before lucking out w/ a spot. The resto itself is big and fits a lot of customers. We were sat right next to the entrance (which was chilly at first because of the entrance opening and closing constantly, but once we started eating and sweating, the wind actually helped out a bit). The service is pretty no frills. You write your order on a paper and a server will just take it. The dumplings were good! I think I actually liked the pan fried/crispy dumplings over the boiled ones more (if I had to pick). They were juicier. This place also does an excellent beef pancake. I've been to so many places where the pancake is stale and the beef tough, but this place nailed it (perfect amount of hoisin sauce inside too). If I'm craving dumplings, I'll be back here for sure! P.S. The beef noodle soup from the menu picture is calling out to me. I might try that next time. read more

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Satisfies the dumpling itch for sure. There is something so comforting when you can turn your head and see your dumplings being made in front of you just minutes before biting into the deliciousness. Boiled, steamed, pan-fried...they have a great assortment of cooking methods and fillings available here Very happy we made the stop in for lunch! read more

What happened to this beloved dumpling place? We were here to try the following dumplings that are highly reputed. # A1 LEEK, SHRIMP & PORK DUMPLINGS # A29 CUTTLEFISH INK DUMPLINGS (CUTTLEFISH,LEEK,PORK) # B4 STEAMED MINI PORK DUMPLINGS (XLB) # A25 CRISPY PAN FRIED CABBAGE & PORK DUMPLINGS # D3 VEGETABLE AND SLICED PORK NOODLE SOUP Overall impression. Lacking the power of wheat in the wrappers - no chewiness. No texture - flabby. Their unique wrapper flavors were not present this time. What happened? Are they trying "gluten free?" The same thing for the noodles (D3) - soggy. The soup was lacking flavor, depth and focus. Veggies and pork were roughly chopped, no delicacy. Also, all the stuffing did not taste fresh. #A1's shrimp was dehydrated like freeze burnt shrimps. #A29's stuffing were pasty with overly fishy smell. We ate only two, left the rest. To be honest, I wanted to remove the dish from the table as soon as we ate a piece. I am a squid lover, but this dumplings' unpleasant smell was not acceptable. Just disappointed. All the more because I loved this place since it was at Midland location. A lot of changes which are not positive. read more

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My favourite dumpling house in the GTA! This spot never disappoints and I find myself always craving their dumplings. The Scarborough location closed and this one opened up in Markham! Bigger, cleaner, newer space - love that! The staff here are always friendly and so busy! The food! Hot and sour soup: 10/10 The perfect hotness and sourness that is just right for your taste buds. It comes in a larger bowl than expected and had to take the rest to go. It's a great starter before you grub into your dumplings! Steamed dumplings: 10/10 Great for sharing as it comes in 15 pieces, steamed to perfection and so juicy/ meaty on the inside. Pan Fried dumplings: 8/10 A little bit on the oilier spectrum, which is understandable for the dumpling skins not to stick to the pan. They burnt the dumplings a little this time I visited, but nothing too bad to be consumed. Beef noodle soup: 10/10 Their broth is super flavourful and the noodles have the perfect bite to it. The beef could be bigger chunks but overall the the dish is fantastic. Soup dumplings: 10/10 My go to use to be the crab soup dumplings which they took off their menu (SAD!). But their soup dumplings are a close second and come piping hot with lots of soup inside each pocket of goodness! Definitely give this spot a try! And if there is one thing you must get, get the soup dumplings! Make sure you don't burn your mouth trying to gobble the entire dumpling at once though! You've been warned ;) read more

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The restaurant name is The Dumpling King. It is a strong hint that dumplings are their proudest dish. I ordered them. I agreed with the management. Dumplings were delicious, fresh, and plump. They were a bit smaller than some restaurants', yet they were still of a decent 2-bite size. Pot stickers were okay. The cold dishes we ordered hit the spots. We didn't order any meat dish, so no verdict on them. Just a tip: the squid dumplings and 5 colors dumplings taste exactly the same as the regular, white dumplings. They are visually interesting, but after the novelty has worn off, you won't want to spend the extra cash for the same tasting dumplings. read more

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Good food at a modest price. We ordered the cumin lamb, leek, shrimp and pork dumplings, fried rice with stewed pork, and the pork belly with garlic sauce. - The lamb with cumin was excellent. Tasty with a nice char flavour. The charred onions were a nice accompaniment. - The fried rice was good. The name doesn't do it justice. It's a solid fried rice and pairs really well with the lamb. I could eat that combo any day of the week. - The pork belly with garlic sauce tasted pretty similar to Korean boiled pork with kimchi. Almost the same but just a bit more vinegary and heavier on the garlic. If you love garlic and vinegar, you'll love this dish! - The dumplings were on the better side of average. Solid clean flavour with a better than average wrapper. Not overly salty. You can tell they're made in house because there were whole perfectly cooked shrimp inside. Nothing to go out of your way for, but a strong craving crusher if you're looking for traditional dumplings. Overall vibe is good. A bit more modern and stylish atmosphere, but still casual enough to not seem too upscale. Will definitely come back for that lamb! read more

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In the mood for Xiao long bao? I was, and happened upon Dumpling King. Glad I did. Best Xiao long bao that I've had in the GTA! Nice and juicy, good flavour. The rainbow colours each had their own distinct flavour profile...leave the red (Szechuan) for last, as it has a bit of spice! What a presentation on the pan fried dumplings! (A25...the rest of the pan fried just look normal!) These were also juicy and delicious! Steamed dumplings were equally tasty. You can actually taste the individual ingredients. Not shown is the stewed pork backbone, which was tender and tasty also.. the service was prompt and friendly...yes...friendly! The restaurant was very clean, and we were there towards the end of lunch time. Not the most intimate setting, but it worked for us! read more

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This place is 5 stars in my book. Everything I've ever ordered here is fantastic and while I'm sure they have some mediocre dishes, I just haven't experienced it. We ordered 2 dishes of dumplings (they come with 12 for each order), the small pot of seafood tofu soup, and some other dishes. Highly recommend everything, especially their dumplings (we got A5 & A1). It's the perfect one-bite dumpling, fresh and well seasoned. Service is attentive - note that they only take cash and debit cards. read more

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We arrived a bit after noon on a Saturday. The restaurant was around half full, and not too long after there was a line out the door and also a steady stream of customers coming in for takeout orders. We ordered crispy pan-fried cabbage and pork dumplings, steamed mixed vegetable dumplings, rainbow soup dumplings, and julienned cucumber with vermicelli sheets. When we noticed that customers who arrived after we did were already enjoying their lunch, we followed up with a server. She told us that dumpling orders take 15 minutes. The rainbow soup dumplings were so fun with their different colours. Each one has a different ingredient inside (I can't remember what they all were). It's unfortunate that at least a couple of them tore really easily when we picked them up. The veggie dumplings were surprisingly filling. Our favourite was the crispy pan-fried cabbage and pork dumplings. Crispy on the "top," juicy and soft on the inside, and bursting with flavor. Our least favourite was the julienned cucumber with vermicelli sheets. It looked really different from the photo on the menu. There weren't as many cucumbers or carrots, and it wasn't plated as nicely. Be sure to mix in the glob of sauce on the side before eating. We noticed a sign that said 5% off if we paid in cash before we paid. When we asked for the bill, the server did ask how we would be paying so that she could adjust the bill, if necessary. read more

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This is probably best dumpling I have tried in Toronto! Very authentic and hand-made dumplings! Leek, shrimp and pork Cabbage and pork Corn and pork They also provided frozen ones and I bought two bags of it, still fresh and tasted good! It can be a very quick lunch for working people. All my stars are for the food...their service is probably only 3 stars since they are very busy and probably will ignore your request sometimes... Overall, I will come back again for the dumplings! read more

The Dumpling King - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Ordered a take out, food is OK, service is OK. A bit dry, but not too much expectations for take outs of dumplings. read more

The Dumpling King - Taiwanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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Everything we ordered were fresh and delicious. Highlight dish is the broccoli with egg. Service is fast and friendly. When asking for anything, they bring it right away. It's in a very busy plaza so parking is a challenge at peak hours. I look forward to coming back to try more items. read more

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The Dumpling King serves up top notch food at decent prices. The first 3 photos were taken at the old location of The Dumpling King on Midland which is now closed. I include them as a point of comparison to show that the food from the Markham location on Hwy 7 E has the same great taste as it's predecessor Scarborough location. Two thumbs up! read more

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I dropped by dinner last night given that fact that some of my friends have told me this place was good. I ordered the pan fried dumpling, green onion pancake, beef noodles , juicy dumplings and sticky rice. The dumpling dishes were filled soup and was delicious. The beef noodle was also tasty. The only thing that was bad was the strict rice, unfortunately I can tell they used old fried dough and re-fried it and put it in the sticky rice so when we bit into it, it was hard to eat. Otherwise it was good. read more

I have been eyeing The Dumpling King (TDK) for a while. The last time I was at this plaza, I picked up food from Congee Queen and looked longingly at TDK across from it. I knew that I had to return and give the other royal-ish establishment a try. I placed my order through Uber Eats in Richmond Hill. I took my time heading over here. My order consisted of these items: - Steamed xiao long baos (6) - Boiled corn and pork dumplings (12) - Homestyle pan-fried cabbage and pork dumplings (12) My estimated pickup time was roughly 25 minutes after I had placed my order. My order was completed five minutes earlier than expected. Over a decade ago, I used to frequent Applejack's Restaurant a couple of doors down from where TDK is. This restaurant is long gone, replaced by a fitness place. It was nice to return to this section of the plaza. I got a prime spot in front of the restaurant's main door and walked in. There was a group of four guys ahead of me who wanted to dining in and were taken to a table. I looked at the table up against the glass and noticed all the pickup app signs on it. I found my order with my name on it. The contactless pickup method works nicely. I picked up my food, took a few photos, and headed to my car. I looked forward to having dinner. I loved every single dumpling that I consumed. The steamed xiao long baos were excellent. There was the perfect amount of soup in each one that allowed you to enjoy the broth, but not bite into it such that the soup shoots across the room. It was flavourful, as was the filling. The crimping on each one was exquisite. The wrapper held everything inside intact. Delicious! I love corn, so I had to get the corn and pork dumplings. I decided to go with steamed ones to see how they were. Fantastic! The corn and pork filling was yummy. The corn was crispy and perfect. The pork was flavourful and done nicely. The wrapper held everything together. Each dumpling did not stick to one another, which I appreciated. I may need to try these dumplings pan-fried next time, to compare and contrast. The homestyle pan-fried cabbage and pork dumplings were exceptionally delicious. So simple. So good! It reminded me of having dumplings in Shanghai. The filling was yummy. Once again, it didn't spill out of each wrapper. Each one was pan-fried so well. They were tasty, with the right amount of saltiness. It can be pricey eating here. Each set of dumplings averaged $10. However, I ended up getting two meals out of my order. My stomach was satisfied and happy, so it's not horrible price-wise. It's worth it for the food's taste and quality. I am such a fan. My mouth is watering thinking about all the yummy dumplings that I devoured. I need a return visit soon. (344) read more

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Thought we would try takeout from Dumpling King. The fried eggplant with wood ear, onions and carrots was delicious. Fried Vermicelli with Cabbage & Pork was quite tasty. I really enjoyed both these dishes but found the portions quite small. The Leek & Egg Pancakes had a good amount of filling but would have been much crispier if they were eaten at the restaurant.The boiled Pork & Leek dumplings were also a good size but the wrappers was sticky because it was not eaten right away. Really both of these dimsum dishes were good but was not the best type of dishes for takeout. I will have to try them at the restaurant next time to really give a fair opinion. Overall ... we enjoyed the takeout. I would say the portions are on the smaller size. Receive 5% off your bill when paying by cash. I will definitely go back and try more Dimsum dishes. read more

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This is one of my favourite places for dumplings in the GTA. The Dumpling King is "king" when it comes to the variety of dumplings they offer, including for those who don't eat meat (pescetarians, vegetarians, and vegans). There are lots of dumpling choices with tofu, vegetables (ranging from zucchini and leeks to cabbage and carrots), and eggs (unlike some other dumpling places that only offer 1-2 varieties of veg options). Their variety of non-dumpling dishes (both mains and appetizers) is also larger and closer to the menu selection in other Chinese dumplings that don't specialize in dumplings. I enjoyed everything that we ordered, with my favourites being the Steamed Mixed Vegetables Dumplings (filled with tofu) and Sautéed Egg White and Fish with Broccoli (tasted clean and healthy). The Boiled Fish and Leek Dumplings tasted sort of similar to the Cuttlefish Ink Dumplings. I liked the Steamed Leek, Egg, and Dried Shrimp Dumplings too because the content was heavy on leeks & chives (there were barely any dried shrimps, but I didn't mind since I like the leeks & chives more). You can watch the dumplings being made at the back through a glass window. You can also order frozen dumplings for to go. In addition to dumplings, the menu also contains various appetizers (such as tofu with century-old egg), soups, fried rice, and various vegetable dishes (the Sautéed Cabbage with Wood Ear Mushrooms was decent). Lots of variety in general. The interior feels very spacious, clean, bright, and modern. There is free WiFi available. All the tables are quite big and spaced far apart which make for a comfortable seating experience. The interior decorations are pretty nice too. There are big dumpling-related posters / photographs along one of the walls, and don't forget to look up at the ceiling. There are upside-down steamers of different sizes glued onto the ceiling! Very cool. Service is fast and friendly. read more

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Service was still good. But the recent visit the quality of the food really went down plus the devaluation of the dollar increased the price. Not sure if it was still the same amount as before too but it's not satisfying anymore. Kinda sad though it was one of my favourite places to go to as well. But there are relatively more worth it alternatives but loaded with MSG I would have to go to now. read more

July 17, 2022 - My friend and I went here for dinner. We ordered Pan Fried Dumplings, Lamb Dumplings, Braised Beef & Pancake Wrapped In Foil & Minced Pork And Soya Paste Noodle. The pan fried dumplings are my favourite! Everything had very good flavours, But the hot sauce added extra flavour. read more

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At least a 3.5. This is typical Northern Chinese fare. Lots of shui jaozi and fried dishes from Northern China. Its an extremely clean establishment, washrooms pristine. We had the steamed lamb and fennel dumplings, and a small hotpot on an active flame which contained prawns (perfectly cleaned and fresh), on a stew of taofu+napa cabbage. There were a few strands of very thin as well as thick glass noodles on the bottom. Mostly Mandarin speaking diners. This was a satisfying meal. We will be back. Very pleasant ambiance. read more

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The food was good. My only gripes were that the lamb dumplings could have had more flavour, and the duck was slightly dry, but the flavour on the duck was good. Service was good, they were nice. The inside of the restaurant is cool, basic and no frills. Honestly enjoyed my meal here. read more

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This is the second location that opens up from Midland and Finch. Came on a Sunday afternoon and the wait was pretty long. The place is big so it can accommodate a lot of ppl (at least 8 large tables and another 15 small tables). The food in general is pretty decent. The dumplings are pretty juicy on the whole at least for both fried and steamed ones. However the xiaolungbao was on the dry side. There wasn't any soup in it. The beef noodles were also pretty good. Broth had enough punch and the red bean pancake was also pretty good. I managed to take some pics of the food but missed a few coz the table was hungry everyone was diving into the food lol. It's a welcoming addition to this area as there's not much dumpling options around here but hopefully the dumplings will improve once they settle down as they did have a huge crowd on a Sunday afternoon. Would definitely come back for another try again! read more

I came here on a snowy afternoon and the restaurant wasn't too busy. We were seated and brought tea and the menus very quickly. I was quite impressed with the menu. There was a lot of selection, prices were average and there was even some specials. We ordered a plate of fried dumplings and two specials: a meatball and veggie hot pot and a spiced pork wrap. Food came out hot and fast. The soup came out in a pot with a candle so it stayed warm the entire time. The meatballs and veggies were good but the soup base was a little salty. Dumplings were juicy and crispy although it was fried differently than I am used to. The wrap came last and I had such expectations from the other two dishes that I was a little disappointed. There was way too much sauce in half the wrap that I couldn't really taste anything else in it other than sauce. Perhaps I would not order this next time. Overall, good place to satisfy those dumpling cravings when I'm too lazy to drive out! read more

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This place has levelled up since they moved to Markham. Definitely still some great food to eat and a much bigger place than the one in scarbs. If you love Chinese food like me, this place is a good one :) read more

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Always love this place as their dumplings always taste good and have different varieties of food. Service is also good. This place could get busy and they do have a reservation system under Snappy or call in. This restaurant has many tables so usually the wait isn't too bad regardless. read more

Terrible food, terrible service. Definitely not going back. It was a cold day, just ordered some fried pan bao and steamed bao. First of all, the fried pan bao is like from yesterday leftover, waited for 10 mins, not even hot. It is the worst fried pan bao I have ever tasted. It costs even 8.99 plus tax, total robbery. Everything is expensive, didn't try other dishes, don't want to bother any more. The 1 star is for the steamed bao, hot just steamed at least. read more

The ambiance is nothing to speak of, but the dumplings here are really really good! We especially liked the fried dumplings, green onion pancakes, and the ground pork dumplings with fennel. They were all so good! We'll definitely come back here again for the food despite the ambiance. read more

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Big restaurant usually pretty empty... service is quick and friendly. The dumpling skin is on the thicker side but flavours are good. Large menu with lots of selections. Accepts cash or debit read more

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Came for dinner tonight, we had to wait 25 minutes for a table. This place is very average with nothing outstanding. If you want Dumplings and don't feel like driving to Scarborough then this place will do. Otherwise, there are much better places than here. The chilli chicken we ordered was not very good. The bits of chicken were not pre marinaded and was just flavoured with the chilli salt on the outside. The dish was mainly all inedible dried chillies and was not worth the $13.99 price tag. The Bok Choi, Meatball and vermicelli pot was tiny and priced at $11.99. There was like 4 pieces of bok choi. The dumplings were all fine. The best dish was the Beijing home style dumplings, they had an interesting crunchy layer. I doubt that I would come back here, I would rather drive to Scarborough. read more

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