Review after watching Mark Weins and Clement :) Food: Easily my favourite dumplings in the city. All the dumpling were filled with soup/juices and you can taste that they were freshly handmade. The taste is quite memorable which I've never experienced before at another dumpling restaurant. Got the green pepper and chicken, pork and shrimp and chive dumplings. Service: Because of the vitality, wait was long but worth it. Took 30min for a seat. They had to close early because they ran out of dumplings. Ambiance: Packed with people these days because of YouTube. But nice small spot, owner is very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend to try it out. Order chive dumpling first as it comes out way quicker than any with meat :) read more

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Tasty dumplings that have hit the big times. Yummy Yummy Dumplings is a sleepy restaurant in Chinatown that's recently been spotlighted when Mark Wiens dropped by. As a result it was soon packed when I came for lunch. This spot is located under a flight of stairs and the interior is relatively plain and old school. The owner was all smiles from the recent buzz, although I felt the meal was overrated for what you get. They're known for handmade dumplings that are made fresh to order with quality ingredients. I ordered both the boiled 12pc Pork, Shrimp & Cabbage dumplings ($14.99) and the 10pc pan fried Chicken, Bamboo & Black Fungus dumplings ($14.99), figuring I might as well try more variety. Orders made to order took about 15 minutes to arrive similar to other diners who waited. You can see the kitchen bustling with activity. The boiled dumplings arrived first, piping hot and plump filled with savoury soup and even a whole shrimp. The chilli oil & bottle vinegar made for a nice dip to coat these dumplings that carried a mild sweet flavour. I can see why this spot is said to be comparable to home cooking. However, I was disappointed to see the pan fried dumpling came not in the elongated-style that others received. The crispy bottom was still good. Skip it or hit it? Food here is reminiscent of simple northern home cooking and there's a 5% cash discount. But $30 for two dumpling plates is relatively steep for a Chinatown basement meal. Hence it's a skip for me next time: nearby buffet is only $18 and a decent AYCE lunch is $30. read more

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Amazing xiaolongbao! So delicious. Their dumplings were FULL of soup and the pork was really great as well. The pan-fried dumplings were generous in size and perfectly crispy. Service was warm and attentive. The restaurant was clean and easy to drop into for a quick bite. read more

It took us a few days to get to Yummy Yummy Dumplings while on our most recent trip to Toronto. The first few times we either forgot it was in the area or that it was too late to order take out. By chance we finally ordered while also grabbing food next door for the family. Of course it met all expectations! read more

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Fantastic food quick and tasty. Not the most amazing dumplings over ever had but good for the price and value. The soup dumplings though were fantastic!!!! I wish the other dumplings had the lace crispy bottom but I guess they don't do those here. read more

Watch your step getting to this one - as it's down a few steps - that you can easily trip down. Place was pretty small, and the tables were pretty close together, however still enough space to have conversations. Service was neutral - it was basically order and move on with your day. The XLB lacked temperature, however was very juicy - pork was flavoured well. The Pan Fried was a bit too charred for my liking, don't get me wrong, I love the crispiness, however, don't need the burnt taste to go along with it. I'd come back to explore the menu - read more

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This is a simple cozy meal with my friend at an unpretentious restaurant. The service was very prompt with the dishes being served quickly. We ordered: Cold braised beef shanks which was tender and delicious with the dipping sauce. Fried vegetables with garlic. The leafy green was nice and fresh. Fried pork chives dumplings - this was addictive!! Steamed beef celery dumplings - love the taste of celery with the beef. Stir-fried clams with cumin chilli was super tasty, and there were plenty of clams!! Highly recommended!! read more

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Authentic & delicious dumpling spot, it's a bit on the pricier side but it's a solid quality dumpling. We tried the beef / shrimp / chive dumpling steamed which was good and juicy but the not best texture wise. We also tried the mutton / dill which was a better filling combo, but I liked the fried texture less than the steamed. Cucumber salad was just ok. Overall was a good quick meal when you're craving some dumplings, but I definitely wish they had better sauce options. read more

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One of the best meals during our time in Toronto! The dumplings were delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Tons of dumpling options. It's a smaller place but it felt cozy. Would highly recommend! read more

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We came to visit this place after seeing all the TikTok's about how great the place was. But when we got there, the food was disappointing. The wait time was super long and was not worth the wait, as we have been to other restaurants that had better dumplings. The one nightlight of our meal was the cold noodles. It was pretty tasty, it is on the saltier side. The decor of the restaurant is slightly run down. You are definitely not there for the environment. read more

Yummy Yummy Dumplings - Chicken dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I am so glad to know that their beautiful, carefully prepared hand made Xiao Long Bao is still there! I came back to this place for "eat-in" - first time after pandemic! We ordered: D02 Xiaolong juicy pork buns E7 Pork and onion dumplings pan fried F01 Green onion pancakes Xiao Long Bao's skin was thin, holding a lot of soup inside. Sealed beautifully and no leak. The soup itself has light taste, but it integrates with meat very well helping to make the whole smooth in the mouth. This is a gem of elegance shining in the entire menu items. We liked pan fried dumplings. Not the best, but is good and juicy. I am not a fan of Green onion pancakes. I found it a bit greasy for my liking. Outside was flaky making a great textual contrast with the chewiness inside. The seasoning was perfect. What I like about here was their warm and simple customer service. It is one of these hole-in-the-wall places but homey. :) read more

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A staple dumpling spot in the heart of Toronto's Chinatown serving some tasty comfort food! I ordered three dishes to share: Beef and Onion Pan Fried dumplings, Pork, Shrimp & Chive Boiled dumplings and Green Onion Pancake. Both dumplings I ordered were VERY fresh and were cooked to perfection (not too salty or oily). The green onion pancake was crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. While they were busy during my visit, the server was super attentive to me and my table and made sure that my food came out quickly. The restaurant exuded a warm, inviting ambiance, fostering an atmosphere of communal enjoyment. Remarkably, the prices were VERY affordable, especially considering the generous portions ideal for sharing. I wholeheartedly recommend this gem to anyone seeking budget-friendly Asian cuisine in downtown Toronto! read more

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Tried the juicy pork dumplings- wow, amazing texture and soooo juicy and flavorful- and had the pork dumpling soup - delish! I'm so glad we stopped here - it was worth the 30 min walk to and from our hotel read more

Yummy Yummy Dumplings - Juicy pork dumplings D02 - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing dumplings and so many options! Chicken, mutton, pork, vegetarian, steamed, pan fried, stuffed pancakes, sweet dumplings and the list goes on. They take cash or debit (no credit) so come prepared. Most options are not gluten free. You have to climb down some stairs to get in (if you have mobility issues). Bring an appetite, you'll be having the best dumplings in town! You can also take some frozen ones home to recreate the meal experience later. read more

Sooo good, a small restaurant downstairs on Huron street, just off of Dundas. We spoke English but the lady serving us was super nice and explained the dishes to us. We got the pan fried dumplings, pan fried Bao, onion pancakes, and ja jang noodles with pork. Some of the best Chinese food I had in a while, everything was a hit. The pancakes were so crispy, the dumplings and buns were properly seasoned without a lot (or any?) of msg. Noodles were also super delicious. I could tell that everything was homemade! If the flavours are too mild, you can add vinegar/soy/chili oil self serve. Highly recommend you try out a variety of dishes from the menu! read more

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I thought to myself, "I've been here before," pre-Yelp though and I remember because of the bow and arrow set on the wall. That's a very odd decoration for an XLB shop but that's fine with me and that contrast made it stick in my long term memory. The positive Yelp reviews and high ratings and the easy walk from Spadina, made this the right choice for a quick and satisfying lunch. Plus, we needed a break from Rol-San. We got a variety and they make these dumplings on-site, you'll see that in the non-uniformity in shape and size. We went with fried (you can see the gyoza wings in my pic), the "wings" connect the dumplings on the plate. We had some steamed. We had some really good Chinese broccoli sautéed in garlic. The house tea cleansed your taste palate as you prepared to have some more. Their chili oil, it appeared to be home made too. Ok, I had a rookie mistake, I bit into my soup dumpling too aggressively and the juice shot out, onto my lap. So I quickly went to the restroom to blot out the juice. By the time I got out, it looked like I had an accident. Coincidentally a lady was waiting on me when I opened the door. I felt a little embarrassed (due to the expression on her face) but I didn't want to explain myself because I wanted to get back to my XLB. So all in all, Yummy Yummy has good food and variety. We were served quickly and we filled up quickly so that we could do some more shopping on Spadina. When I come back, I'll get the backstory on the archery set. read more

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The food was delicious, it is a hidden gem! You can smell the food as soon as you walk in the door, and it is a very small family owned business atmosphere. Food came out promptly and the ordering process was super smooth. read more

Let me tell you the food here was incredible--period. Their noddles had the perfect bounce with just the right amount of chew. The dumplings came out blisteringly hot and stuffed with filling. Everything came out quickly. The owners or staff there were incredible such kind people. Over all a place I would drive 2 hours to eat at any day of the week! read more

Average tasting dumplings. It's ok for downtown. Housemade soy milk was nice. Seating is like a food court, which is fine. Service is average (there's only 1 lady working so they look understaffed when it's busy) read more

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My husband and I are obsessed with dumplings. Sadly, we live in Pittsburgh and there are only a few places to get good dumplings. When visiting Toronto, I was so excited to find this place. I wasn't leaving without them. Wow! We were so happy with the two different kinds of dumplings we ordered. We came for the soup dumplings which are very tough to find near us. They were good and had flavorful broth inside. Wish you had more of a choice on how many in one container you could order. Double would have been too much for two people while trying the other kind. The Fried Pork and Chive dumplings were the winner. They were so crisp, tasty and flavorful. We liked them the best. If you love dumplings like we do, check them out while in Toronto. read more

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NOTE: Cash only establishment (or Canadian debit cards only). This is such a delicious hole in the wall place! We were wandering around Chinatown and made a quick trip to try the handmade dumplings. We tried the beef and onion dumplings, and the pork and celery dumplings. Both kinds of dumplings were steamed (you can get them fried or boiled as well). The service was great, and the food was amazing! Cannot ask for more! read more

Yummy Yummy Dumplings - Beef and onion steamed dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pretty good Chinese spot with limited service - you write your order down on paper and hand it to them. We ordered the potstickers, black bean noodles, and sesame noodles. The black bean noodles were my favorite - delicious black bean sauce, refreshing cucumber, and thick and QQ noodles. This and the sesame noodles are served room temp/cold, FYI. Nice for a summer day. The sesame noodles were more savory than I expected as I am used to dome that are a little sweeter but this was not bad. A strong savory soy and sesame taste. We also enjoyed the potstickers, just wished the skin of it was a little thinner. read more

Yummy Yummy Dumplings - Black bean noodles and sesame noodles - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Stepping out of the drizzle on a damp December day into the murmur of a basement dumpling restaurant filled with the smells of a wonderful lunch. It is always a good sign when it is still packed at 2:15pm. We ordered green onion pancakes, chicken with green pepper dumpling both pan-fried and steamed, hot and sour soup, and sesame noodles. The waitress kindly suggested we try Zha Jiang noodles instead as she felt that we would like them. My daughter and son said the steamed dumplings were the best they had ever had and their favorite. My wife said the hot and sour soup was her favorite followed closely by the scallion pancakes. I loved the Zha Jiang pancakes and was so pleased to have been able to try them. The steamed dumplings were also the best I have ever had including in Hong Kong. I will tell everyone about Yummy Yummy Dumplings. Definitely worth the short wait. They only take cash and debit despite what their site says. read more

Yummy Yummy Dumplings - Menu cover - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was honestly disappointed with Yummy Yummy Dumplings. My friend and I came here after a long shift and I heard about this restaurant so I was excited to treat myself. I wanted to try their black bean noodles and their dumplings. So I ordered the zha jiang mian which came with a small amount of black bean sauce and pork. We also shared the pork and chive dumplings. The zha jiang mian was dry and it wasn't that good. There wasn't enough of the sauce to properly coat and mix the noodles so I was not a fan. We also got the pork and chive dumplings and the server was pushing us to buy their "fish" dumplings instead. I felt it was because it was nearing close time that maybe they made a batch that didn't sell and wanted to sell them to us. But we persisted and got the pork and chive dumplings which were okay, nothing special. The restaurant's hours outside also says they close at 10:30pm on weekends but by 9pm, the server was saying to us they closed and we had to quickly get out. The other customer also just got his dumplings 10 minutes before this closing time and 2 other customers were just coming in for a table. Better to update your hours outside to inform your customers. I also had concerns about cleanliness as I found a small hair in the noodles and I saw questionable cleaning practices. Seeing the other reviews, perhaps this experience was just a miss but I will not be returning. read more

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These are definitely good dumplings... respectable. Best we have ever had? No. But nothing here was bad! The pork soup dumplings were very good. The scallion pancakes needed more... scallions. The soup with wontons was needing something... salt? The beef and celery boiled dumplings were quite good. The star of the show was the shrimp noodles - the flavor there was fantastic. The service was good and so kind to our kids - who gobbled up everything. They take debit but not credit cards. This is a hole in the wall sort of place...you aren't there for the decor. read more

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Their dumplings are quite good. I ordered the dill and pork dumplings steamed and found it to be delicious. Since I was coming allone, I was not able to try other options. However, I did come about 8 years ago and it was good back then too. :) They did raise the prices significantly so most dishes are over $12. However, if you pay cash they will give you 10% off which is an incentive. read more

Delicious food! A great experience. Very relaxed atmosphere. We ordered several different items to share for the table which was perfect. The man running the place was attentive to each table's needs. Would definitely come again. read more

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Our first dim sum in Chinatown. Beef rolls Soy milk Shrimps and chives dumpling Soy sauce was super salty Service was ... interesting Food was ok Have had better dumplings. Wouldn't get the soy milk again Not good enough for a second return read more

Amazing little place with great customer service - they're super nice, and the food is absolutely amazing. Never had soup dumplings before until this place. You've got to try them out!! Also the ambiance is clean and welcoming in here. read more

Yummy Yummy Dumplings - Pork buns (soup dumplings?) - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A hidden gem or maybe not so hidden anymore. This spot is tucked away downstairs on a side street. The dumplings are top notch! Service is friendly and it's a busy and well loved spot for take out and dine in. I highly recommend the dumplings and xiao long bao. read more

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Yummy Yummy Dumplings is one of those unassuming, small, "walk down" restaurants in Toronto's downtown Chinatown that too many people just walk right past. Trust us: walking past this delightful, authentic spot is your loss. The food is fabulous, the prices are reasonable, and the people running the shop are a delight. The Xiaolong Juicy Pork Buns (known more universally as Xiao Long Bao) are the best we've found in Toronto. The dumplings are a good mouthful, the dough holds the soup inside and is a perfect, chewy consistency, and the broth and pork are out of this world tasty. If you order nothing else on the menu, be sure to order this! We tried two other dumplings: chicken, bamboo and black fungus (fried); and, corn dumplings with chicken and shrimp (steamed). Both were delicious. The next time we're back (and we'll definitely be back) we'll begin our quest to try all of the flavour and filling combinations on their extensive dumpling menu. We can't wait for that quest to begin. Three generous platters of dumplings with tea came to $48.00 (taxes and tip included). Great value for money. Highly recommended. read more

One of the best dumplings family restaurant!!! We visited the place about 6 years ago and were super impressed with the food. That was the first time ever I've tried dumplings. In October we were in Toronto and decided to visit this place again. We are still impressed with deliciousness and quality of the food. We ordered several different dishes and they all have been made for us from scratch -- handmade dumplings are sooooo goooood!!!! If you are in town, make sure stop by that amazing family restaurant!!!!! read more

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Don't let the downstairs slightly rundown interior fool you. Yummy Yummy Dumplings is a GEM in all of Chinatown in Toronto. Been coming here for years. What a find! Emily is the absolute SWEETEST Person to ever work in any Restaurant ever. She takes care of you. If you're a Regular her hospitality is ramped up tenfold. The Dumplings are Incredibly Fresh, Delicious and frequently surprising with a unique twist in flavor specific to this restaurant. My Favorites Shredded Potato Salad Celery And Tofu Skin Salad Hot And Sour Soup Shrimp, Chive & Egg Dumplings Cabbage, Mushroom & Egg Dumplings The Dumplings You can get Boiled, Pan Fried or Steamed for around $12.99 for 10-12 Dumplings depending on Filling. My favorite style is Pan Fried. The flavors pop a little more for me. Please go. Please go FREQUENTLY. Tell them Emily's biggest Fan sent You ;-) read more

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This place is a great hidden gem for dumplings in Chinatown area! Overshadowed by juicy dumplings in my opinion but they are really good authentic dumplings they serve here! Ordered the Fried Pork and Chive own fried and Xiao Long Bao. The former dumplings were crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside! The wrapper held the fillings together same with the xiao long bao! Well made that the wrapper didn't break apart when being taken out from the steamer! The soup inside was really great too! Overall i like this place, highly recommend and will definitely come back to try other dumplings! read more

This was a great place to have some soup dumplings! My friend really wanted some good soup dumplings and I was doing some research and came upon this place. It is a small place on the side of the block. We went during lunch time so it wasn't busy at all. The server was super nice and recommended us dumplings that was popular and worth the try. We ordered 5 of the juicy pork dumplings, stuffed pancakes, pork zha jiang noodles, a veggie dish, Rolled beef pancakes, and a pan fried pork with ji cali dumplings. The soup dumplings was super juicy and tasty. There was the right amount of juice in those dumplings. My friend who really wanted dumplings was super satisfied with it. The stuffed pork pancake was delicious especially with some chili oil. Spot on! The noodles was good but it can definitely use some more sauce. It was too little sauce so made the noodle kind of dry. The pan fried pork dumplings with ji cai was a recommendation from the server and we loved it! The taste was right on point! We would've ordered the boiled version if we weren't so full! The rolled beef pancakes was also very good according to my friends :). This spot will definitely be my to go to spot in Toronto for soup dumplings! It is inexpensive too! read more

Legit no frills dumplings that will transport you to a small kitchen serving locally traditional cuisine. We had the fish dumplings, and my bite of the mutton fried pancake was phenomenal. I'll forgo the noodles we got to try another dumpling type instead, as there is an abundance of choices to choose from. I've been looking for a dumpling place in Toronto for years that compares to home made dumplings and have finally found my go to place. Thank you, truly yummy yummy. read more

Yummy Yummy Dumplings - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

People love this place.But not so much for me. I don't like a sit down place that uses paper plates. The food didn't wow me and the service the day we went was short staffed, and pushy about paying almost before we finished. I leave it to you to decide, as their are many who disagree with me. read more

Their soup dumplings (xiaolongtangbao) are amazing. I also recommend their beef roll (beef roll flatbread). Food is great and the people are warm. Must try in Chinatown!!! read more

it's pretty authentic but a bit pricey, price is10 dumplings ($13) and 5 pancakes ($14)

I was craving soup dumplings and this restaurant has such good reviews that I just had to come here. It's a tiny restaurant down some steps, so it might be hard at first to find if you don't know what you're looking for exactly. There isn't a ton of seats, so if it's busy, you might need to wait for a table. The restaurant itself could use a huge facelift. The washrooms were dirty and very small. The whole place just feels outdated - minus the tables and chairs. I came on a busy Saturday night but was seated fairly quickly. They cleaned my table before I was seated but the dish cloth they used to wipe the table was definitely used.. my table just smelled like a used dish cloth, sadly. There were also a TON of mosquitos. We were seated right in front the of door, so perhaps this could be why.. but the most odd thing is that they would just drop onto our table and food, and almost die or stop moving instantly. Not sure what was going on.. but it ruined my appetite. ONTO THE FOOD: the most important reason why I'm reviewing! We ordered the Juicy Pork Dumplings (soup dumplings), fried shrimp & pork dumplings, & chive pancakes. The soup dumplings were just okay. The filling wasn't as flavourful as other ones that I've tried from other places. It was missing something but I can't figure out what it is. The pancakes were really good, and I wish I ate more but they were dripping I grease, so I couldn't eat more than 2. I didn't have any of the fried dumplings but my boyfriend said they were very greasy as well. We actually had to go get a drink from a bar close by just to get rid of the greasy feel in our mouths. I honestly wouldn't come back here myself. A lot of other people gave this place high reviews so I'm not sure if I just had a bad experience or not. But the greasy food and mosquitos flying around or dropped dead in front of us wasn't acceptable. read more

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