Not my favorite dumpling place in Madison. Despite all the good reviews, I was really disappointed.
I'm giving Paul's 2 stars because I didn't enjoy this food at all.
Take this with a gain of salt, because this place does have an overall rating of 4.5 stars, so clearly I am the odd ball.
I got the mix of beef dumplings and potato dumplings with the works.
What I did not like:
1. The potato dumplings are low in flavor and mostly just taste like mushy garlic. By the end I felt like I was playing dumpling roulette and losing every time I got a potato dumpling instead of a beef dumpling
2. The filling of the beef dumplings is really firm and I did not like that texture at all. However, the overall flavor was good.
3. The sauce is just curry powder with some sriracha. I like both of those things, but I felt like the dumplings did not pair well with this combo
4. This was an excuse to eat sour cream. I love sour cream, but not when I have to use as a band aid for a disappointing dinner.
the staff was friendly. They make your food to order, so it is pipping hot when it gets to you. Expect to wait about 10-15 mins for your order.
There is an art store downstairs, so if you get your order to go, you can peruse paints and canvases while you wait.
For great Asian dumplings and bao, I highly recommend Dumpling Haus in the Hilldale Mall.