I'd been looking forward to trying Dumpling Bliss all week, and while the experience was nice, it wasn't quite the flavor punch I was hoping for.
I ordered a mix of dumplings--pan-fried beef and onion, steamed chicken and mushroom, and the steamed 3 delicacies (pork, shrimp, chives, and wood ear mushroom). Unfortunately, they arrived warm instead of piping hot. The texture was great on all of them; they were nice and soft. Out of the three, the "3 delicacies" were my favorite. They had a great mix of ingredients and a good, clean taste, but they just didn't have that truly exciting flavor I was hoping for. The beef and chicken dumplings were similar--pleasant, but a little on the mild side.
I was also really excited for the sauces. The chili oil was simply chili oil, without the salty and savory depth that I've enjoyed elsewhere, and the vinegar was just okay. I also tried the Berry Blast drink, which was basically club soda with a hint of strawberry and mint. It was fine, but nothing special.
The menu has a huge variety, which is a big plus. While the dumplings and drink were relatively disappointing for me personally, the quality was good. I'm not sure if I'll be ordering again, but it was a decent try. read more