Definitely my go-to spot for dumplings in the city. I've always had a thing for mom and pop shops and this definitely lives up to that and then some.
All the dumplings here are handmade, the noodles are handmade, the desserts are handmade; you name it, it's handmade. That's the way it should be.
No there's no over-the-top flavours and out of this world creativity. There's no 5 star service and you're not going to rave to your friends about how clean and inviting this space is. But in the end it's just a great comforting and delicious meal that won't cost you an arm and a leg.
You can really taste the difference of freshly made dumplings and noodles. There are no freezer burns and that freshly thawed taste to their stuff. There are no cold spots and dried dumplings here. You can literally see the freshness as the old folks are always hard at work by the cash counter kneading away at fresh dough and patiently folding and pinching each and every little dumpling.
I can't tell you which dish is the best and which one is a must because they all are great. It's a testament to their craft and prove that with fresh ingredients and great care you can't really make a bad dish out of anything.
Definitely a must try if you are still considering.