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| - Like an old comfy sweater or a reliable pair of jeans, this place is a go-to for a hearty yet light, refreshing yet comforting, meal in any season.
I've visited this place many times, and it's one of the most reliable places for solid, delicious, freshly-made dumplings. Yes, it's a bit pricey, and the wait times can be lengthy if you visit during peak hours. But if you come visit during off-peak times (i.e. I've visited on Saturdays for a late lunch or weekdays for a late dinner), the wait isn't too long (if you even have to wait at all).
I've ordered many variations of their dumplings and side dishes, including their juicy pork dumplings, pork ribs, pot stickers, sticky rice and pork shao mai, and many orders of the soup dumplings that explode in your mouth the minute you bite into it. Every item I've had here has been very delicious and fresh, if not slightly pricey. But, I'm such a fan of the soup dumplings that, in this instance, the tastiness and quality of the food actually warrants the prices. Really great, quality food.
Note that it's located in a huge plaza with ample parking. However, on weekends, the First Markham Place plaza gets extremely busy so, again, if you want a more enjoyable experience without the frustration of finding parking or waiting longer than 15 minutes for a table, consider coming at off-peak meal hours.
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