for the record: this is NOT the other Dumpling King. This one is situated in the middle of a 4 condo driveway, just south of Yonge & Finch. I've never been to the other one, so I can't compare, but there are great dumplings to be found here!
facts:
- service is slow and relies a lot on the pointing to items on the menu, if you can't speak Mandarin.
- i think they prep and cook dumplings as they're ordered.
- for take-out, i advise calling ahead and giving at least 25 minutes for your order to be ready.
- take-out is a good option as there's very limited seating
- seating is simply folding chairs, tables are tidy and that's all
- there is no bathroom
- most varieties of dumplings can be had either boiled, deep-fried, or steamed. they are all delicious.
- manner of cooking changes the taste and texture of "skins" only, not the filling
- "skins" are doughy and substantial, without overpowering the filling usually...
- fish fillings are better in the steamed and boiled versions, and can't hold up to the flavour of deep-fried fat
- pork fillings work by all methods
- deep-fried, NOT pan-fried
- approximately 16 big-bite sized dumplings (think, two bite brownies) per order
- apart from a good selection of dumplings, there are also appetizers, noodles, and a couple of other items.
two can easily eat for less than $20.