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| - We arrived around 9:40 PM and there were 3 tables seated. We were seated and provided with the menus and tea. We chose three kinds of dumplings, but the waiter told us that they were out of the beef and radish dumplings, so we ended up ordering the pork and cabbage, pork and chives, and pork and fennel dumplings. I wanted the beef and radish but I guess it shows that that one is a favourite for others as well!
The dumplings all came at the same time after about 15 minutes. There were 15 dumplings per steamer. They were freshly steamed and the skin was perfect. It was chewy, yet thin and soft. The filling inside was very hot. They use fatty pork like most Chinese restaurants. The fennel is the Chinese fennel, and they use the leaf portion to give a more aromatic taste. I liked it but it would not be my first pick. The cabbage was soft, and the chives had its distinct chive flavour. Be sure to eat the dumplings quickly because they get cold really fast and the skin gets harder (still good but not as good as when they are hot).
There were 4 other tables that came in after our dumplings came, so this place is definitely good for late night eats. This is my favourite Northern Chinese restaurant in Mississauga, however, the service could improve. We finished our tea but no one came to refill it.
Overall, this is the restaurant to go to for Northern Chinese food. The dumplings are a must get!
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