I wouldn't go out of my way for these dumplings, like if you are a dumpling nerd on a dumpling crawl and you're down to your last hour, or last plate of dumplings ever, maybe this wouldn't be my choice for you... but there exists a time and a place where I am in fact a fan. Like for example Tuesday when I was enjoying the weather and walking up to Little Italy from McGill, and needed to sit and refuel somewhere. On that day the yellow mellow friendly vibe of this place, hopping with clients but in like a chill way, and the plate of fried dumplings laid out before me in all their glory were heroic and exactly what was called for.
The skins are a little thick, and the filling in my beef and curry was juicy but not quite as tender as at my favourite spots in the world, but the flavour was great and in general tasted fresh. The service was perfect, friendly and welcoming, and left me with good vibes that pushed my stars from 3 to 4 when I remembered all their smiles.