Walked in on a rainy Sunday evening around 7. Got a table for two just fine (actually seated at a table for four) ... plenty of room.
We ordered pan-fried pork and celery dumplings and soup dumplings ("juicy pork dumplings"). They took a LONG time to come -- because of the steamed dumplings?
The pork/celery dumplings were actually very tasty, and ended up being our favourite. The table next to us, a father and son combo, asked me for a recommendation and I pointed them that way. The dad sounded a little uncertain ("celery?") but I hoped they liked it.
The xiaolongbao had no flavour and were not very hot -- far from the worst I've ever had (which were SUPER greasy and were not cheap), but not worth writing home about. I like being able to eat them right away, but xiaolongbao should be searingly hot. We'll probably try something else next time.
Although we were fed and in all honesty, not hungry, we likely could have polished off a green onion pancake on the side. But I'm kind of a glutton.
The service was very nice. We were seated quickly. Our server was incredibly polite and a bit formal (in a good way) -- kind of belied the place's casual vibe.
Solid neighbourhood place (we're fairly close) and maybe a place for a hearty, affordable meal with friends, though I don't think it's a destination.