At the risk of sounding repetitive, the main allure of this place is the soup dumplings (XLBs) finally making their entrance on the Pittsburgh food scene. They came out steaming and piping hot - 2 flavors to choose from (pork or pork and crab.) The homemade, hand-stretched noodles were also excellent and chewy and doughy (with pork sauce on top.)
The ambiance was also very nice with noodle-themed wall decor. Half of the diners get to watch a good view of the kitchen show, the other half are not so lucky. Be prepared to hear the details of conversations all around you though.
So, if you've been longing to get XLBs in Pittsburgh, go here, and if you have no idea what those are, go here and find out! Either way you're good!