This place is too legit to quit!
So, I have a fave dumpling place in Scarborough, and after seeing pics that I posted on Instagram, my friend told me that I would like Northern Dumpling Kitchen better. And I did!
We started with Fried Tofu in Soy Sauce. Everything about this was perfect. I have had too many Tofu Casserole/Hot Pot dishes in the past to count, but there's always something missing flavour wise.
This was totally on point. The Tofu to Sauce ratio was nice, and the addition of Auricularia (this super cool and weird Jelly Fungi) and Bok Choy made it a complete meal in and of itself.
But of course we got dumplings! Steamed ones with Shrimp and Leek, and Pork and Leek.
I liked these better than my place in Scarborough because the wrapper and filling are a lot more delicate. Moreover, the Chili Sauce here is the bomb. It has a nice amount of heat to it, and mixed with Soy and Black Vinegar...NOM!
It's a bit of a trek for this Scarberian, but well worth it for the quality.