when you find a place who's name contains the word "dumplings", and has a sign on their window that says "best northern chinese food", then you give it a try.
a great place for reliable, affordable dumplings.
approx $7.50 + tax for steamed dumplings.
i chose an order of steamed dumplings (came with 15; i chose 10 with pork and cabbage, and 5 with lamb). as soon as i placed an order, two of the staff went to the front of the restaurant window and started hand-wrapping dumplings.
food was served about 12 minutes after placing my order. great dumpling skin with solid, flavorful ginger-esque meat filling.
on the table, they also include hot sauce, soy sauce, and black vinegar. the black vinegar is the key to complimenting the ginger + meat filling.
a great (quick) bite to eat during my visit to the Bloor St area. no frills, nothing fancy; just good handmade dumplings by nice people.