I had really high expectations for this spot but honestly I was disappointed:/ I'm only rating them 3 starts for their price and their dumplings. Dumplings are really good for what you are paying for. It's an authentic cute little spot. But always overcrowded and it's not sanitized well. Our table was oily and dirty when we sat down. We ordered a chicken meal and lomein with the dumplings but couldn't eat them. Overly oily, greasy, and garlicky. They just didn't taste good. read more

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My fiancée and I did takeout for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised! The food was ready hot and fresh. Everything was authentic and tasty. The highlights were the braised fish filet, braised pork belly, and fried rice, The dan dan noodles were good but could have used more spice for that mala flavor. The only dish that was disappointing was the sticky rice shumai. It had no bacon even though it said it did and it was too sweet. Overall, our first experience was good and we will try it again! read more

My friends and I came here after 6 hours of hiking that was supposed to take 4 hours but that's a story for another time. Dumpling den is situated in Fort Lee which is an area known for its exemplary food options. We got the pork soup dumplings and the crab and pork soup dumplings. I personally preferred the pork soup dumplings more at this spot. The filling was fresh and the soup was thick and rich. I thought the crab and pork dumpling are decent as well. The garlic eggplant was spot on. The sesame pancakes could use a bit more scallion. The braised fish serving was a decent portion size and tasted scrumptious. The chicken with broccoli was great since it wasn't overcooked. The broccoli was still green and the meat was still juicy. The braised pork belly mini bao are very tender and fresh. I would recommend this spot for the braised pork belly mini baos, garlic eggplant, the pork soup dumplings! read more

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Great Shanghai/fusion restaurant for Sunday lunch. We had the sampler dumplings (veggie/pork+shrimp/pork+kimchi/chicken), scallion pancake, Chen-fun (rice dough w special sauce) eggplants, onion/garlic noodle and house fried rice. They are all pretty good except for the pancake. Def love the dumplings! Very flavorful and juicy. Big portion too. read more

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I feel so sad to write this less than gleaming review on what was once my favorite restaurant. I'm wondering if owners or chefs changed? The food was just not what it used to be. Lacking flavor and dimension. We ordered the scallion pancakes and I could count on one hand how many scallions were in them. They were dry and hard. The sesame chicken was just okay, the fried rice tasted like white rice and soy sauce only, and the dumplings lacked flavor. Again, I never like giving negative reviews because I know how impactful they can be on a business, however, the last two times I dined here, I was less than impressed. I really hope some changes can be made to the recipes to better emulate the flavor everything once had a few years back. read more

Dumpling Den - Shanghainese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Dumplings were generous and good portion. However, the soup needs more flavor, skins were slightly thicker than others. They have mostly takeouts so no proper dishes or plates. Not that it bothered me. Dumplings weren't offered with ginger unless you ask. I found the pork soup dumplings to be better value. Stay away from the regular dumplings (pierogi shape), they were dry and not the authentic ones I was expecting. The cucumbers and fungus dishes were average, ok to skip. I recommend adding more options to the menu, fine tune the soup dumplings. it is in a prime location with Pho, sushi, ice cream, and an authentic Cantonese next door. I recommend the place to support local business. read more

Service was great Food was okay. Dumplings are okay. The skin was pretty thick. Inside was okay. Not something I'd get again but it's not like I'd say don't get it. Def try it if you want lol ;) Got soup dumplings as well and it was good. Can't ever go wrong with soup dumplings. They didn't have ginger in the soy sauce and didn't have any ginger that day I think Hot and sour soup was okay. I expected it to be hot but it wasn't. Street parking or there's parking areas you can pay for. read more

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We got shredded beef bao, pork soup dumplings, spicy wontons and beef with pan fried noodles. The place is super clean and spacious. The staff is friendly, we ordered on the phone and picked it up to go. Everything was super tasty. The only thing that wasn't Standout was the beef pan fried noodles. It wasn't bad but it was just missing that proper classic taste And punch. A drop on the bland side. The dumplings, the bao and the wontons were all super great. I'll definitely be back, but will try a dif noodle or rice dish. read more

Dumpling Den - Shredded beef bao , pork soup dumplings, spicy wontons, & beef pan fried noodles - Shanghainese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Stopped in for a quick dinner for one. The hallmarks of a small locally owned restaurant are there. Found decor, overstock tucked away under tables, a fridge with prepared food on the dining floor for convenience. This isn't a knock against them, it's part of its charm. I ordered the soup dumpling sampler, house dumplings, and salt & pepper squid. Everything came out piping hot and delicious. The dumplings were well filled and flavorful. The squid was well seasoned, crisp and tender. Their house made chili oil provides a great kick. The service was lovely all the wait staff were attentive and friendly. Will return again. read more

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Let me just say I don't normally write reviews anywhere, but this place was phenomenal, from the food to the friendly employees and service 10/10 food was soooooo good I enjoyed myself. My daughter loved everything we ordered. Very cozy place. I will be going back. read more

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Places we wanted to eat at was closed so came hwre for a quick bite.. pleace is spacious and the staff were friendly but the food was... awful. Maybe except for the pork soup dumpling which seemed soupy and decent enough. The wonton soup was disgusting. The kimchi dumpling was clumpy and had no kimchi flavor whatsoever to it. The general tso chciken was worse than mall food court food. So disappointing... read more

The soup dumplings tasted and looked like they were microwaved and rush steamed... was extremely disappointed. The interior of the place was nice. read more

Sweet and sour soup is legit. Dumplings are great tasting too. Nice and clean place. Cozy. Staff is friendly and attentive. Prices are adequate. Will come back for sure. read more

Dumpling Den - Pork dumplings, scallion pancake and sweet and sour soup - Shanghainese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

My, oh my. Seriously some of the tastiest food I've had in a while. After some hiking in the area I convinced my boyfriend to stop for dinner since we were right next to Fort Lee. I quickly pulled up Yelp and looked under my bookmarks. Dumpling Den was right there and with an easy online ordering system. Parking is tough but I was luckily just picking up. The restaurant's interior is very cute, lots of seating. My order was ready as soon as I got there. I have to say their pricing is very reasonable too. For around 40 bucks I left with a huge bag of goodies. Let's start with the dumplings. These little pillowy clouds of goodness. The house dumplings were overstuffed with meat and absolutely delicious. The crab and pork soup dumplings stole the show for me. Truly some of the tastiest dumplings I've ever had. The skin was perfectly chewy, the soup was delicious and the crab was spot on. The sauce was the perfectly accompaniment to this dish. Absolutely delectable. The veggie buns were perfectly fluffy and super flavorful for being only veggie. I loved these. My boyfriend got the pork belly rice platter and enjoyed it. I got the rice cakes with chicken and it may have just crawled up to my top two favorite dishes. The sauce on this meal was just awesome, mouthwatering. Rice cakes are one of my favorite and these were perfect. The chicken was tender and the baby bok choy was overall the best veggie to add to this plate. This whole meal was like a work of art, one thing better than the next. read more

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A great place for dumplings and authentic Chinese food! The pork and crab soup dumplings were high quality, and the sticky rice and bacon shumai was a bit unique and tasty! Also, the seafood pan fried noodles (particularly the noodles themselves) were really good, though the seafood could have been a little more plentiful. The braised saucy pork bun was another great option. I have to say, the scallion pancakes were not very good though. The sesame balls for dessert are good and not too sweet like at some other places. The staff at Dumpling Den is very friendly and the service speed is pretty quick. The prices are very reasonable! There are a bunch of tables inside for seating. Overall, Dumpling Den has a wide selection of great authentic Chinese food at affordable prices. Some dishes are definitely better than others (ex: dumplings are their specialty but scallion pancakes aren't the best), but overall the food and service are very good, so I would highly recommend you make a visit to Dumpling Den if you're in the mood for authentic Chinese food. read more

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Solid Chinese restaurant that hits the spot! It was a bit strange that all the food came out in disposable plastic containers but I guess it's less work for the restaurant. The mapo tofu is quite spicy, so beware. Service was quick and kind. The place is clean. During the winter, if you sit by the door, it gets really cold and windy when the door is opened when people enter or leave so just beware of that if you want to sit in a warmer spot. read more

Dumpling Den - Dumpling Sampler (8pcs) and 6 Piece Pork Soup Dumplings - Shanghainese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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We love this place. They use all white meat chicken and their dishes aren't swimming in sauce so I feel a bit healthuer than if i ordered from a typical chinese take out in the area. Definitely recommend. read more

I've had this place saved for a while since my in-laws live nearby. Finally tried it one Saturday afternoon for a pick-up lunch order. Here is everything we tried: Pork soup dumplings - these were good but pretty standard Crab and pork soup dumplings - tasted the same as the pork soup dumplings so you can probably just save $2 and get two orders of the pork soup dumplings instead Drunken chicken - I'm not a huge fan of drunken chicken because I don't like the taste of alcohol in my food, but my husband and in-laws seemed to really like it Braised beef mini bao - beef was very dry, like jerky Pork bun - pork was also dry and tasted old Shrimp lo mein - this was probably my favorite out of everything. It's not that there was anything particularly special about it, but they give you loads of shrimp. Most places will give you 3-4 pieces and call it a day but there must have been at least 15 shrimp in there Overall, I enjoyed the dumplings and noodles, but not to the point where I thought, "Wow, this is amazing! I must have it again!" I probably wouldn't order again (at least not for a while) since there are so many other restaurants in Fort Lee and the Fort Lee area I'd like to try first. read more

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This place is a great option if you don't want to go into Chinatown for some really good dumplings. I came with two friends on a Thursday afternoon and there were only two other tables taken. The place is very clean and they adhere to all Covid protocols. Everything I had was very good except the things that were supposed to be spicy, Dan Dan noodles and chili wontons, were not. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely coming back. read more

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Stopped in tonight for a late dinner. We had the dumpling sampler and the Shanghai style Braised Pork Belly with Egg. The dumpling sampler was a variety of 8 delicious dumplings. The pork belly was served with white rice and was again delicious. The portion was big enough to take home for a second meal. A very good restaurant with a friendly, helpful staff and reasonable prices. Definitely make this a stop for a top notch dinner. read more

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Food was okay but the experience knocked the review. They should post a better menu online. When I went to pick up the food, I realized they had many more options. I ordered via the Yelp site and they didnt have all the options on the app. Also, when I called, the girl couldn't understand what I was saying and told me the rice rolls were discontinued (incorrect). They messed up my order. I asked for egg noodles and they gave me rice noodles. I asked for shrimp cheong fun and they gave me the HK ones. No one greets you inside so customers are akwardly just standing there. There were about 5 workers behind the counter and no one was helping. They looked hectic. It seems displeasing when they look like they have too many employees and the service is mediocre. The workers kept walking near me instead of going the other way in the restaurant. Food taste seemed okay. The rice noodles were soggy - but I don't even like rice noodles. The soup dumplings were good and travelled well. Eggplant were fine. The hk rolls - peanuty and like what i'd expect if i actually ordered it. read more

Dumpling Den - Please note that I have some extra side dishes from home. - Shanghainese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Dumpling Den hits the spot when you have soup dumpling and Chinese food cravings. There are so many items to select from on the menu that my goal is to one day try them all! Honestly, any one can eat here, even picky eaters- there are so many options to choose from. The prices are so reasonable that you can order so much at a great price and still have leftovers! Service is really quick and the food is so delicious and flavorful. I actually just finished my Dan Dan noodle leftovers today and I am craving more already. It's that addicting, the spice level is perfect! Scallion pancakes have the perfect crisp to it. If you are craving something spicy - go for the spicy wontons! And who can say no to soup dumplings? They have a lot of different types of dumplings so if you want to try majority of them go for the dumplong sampler :) Don't forget to also ask for the special menu! During this pandemic, they have outdoor seating!! Also in case you are wondering, they are super clean inside, it's literally spotless. Just a note - if you are going to pick up your order, just call them directly. The staff is incredible, helpful and so friendly! Street parking is available. This is a must visit for anyone that is in the area! Can't wait to come back and try everything - everything was fantastic. Thank you Dumpling Den for satisfying all my Chinese food cravings! read more

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They offer a mixture of Shanghainese and cantonese offerings. We use to dine in here pre-Covid 19 but mostly do takeout or delivery now. The food is mostly decent with a few exceptions being overly salty for my taste. The xaiolongbo (soup dumplings) are best enjoyed fresh. They don't travel well and will stick to each other yielding a soupy mess when try to separate them. I like their steamed dumplings, the pork and the shrimp are really delicious. They offer lunch specials on weekdays that gets you Chinese bento with soup for only $12. Lots of options to choose from and the staff is always great. If you order ahead and tell them when you will be picking up, it's always ready when you arrive. They are also on the usual delivery apps if you want to get it brought you too. The food is not mind blowing but worth trying if you have a craving for Chinese food that's not Panda Express. read more

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Given this restaurant has decent ratings, I expected better food. I ordered the salt & pepper pork and it was extremely salty. It was so salty that I could not finish my food. The XLB was just OK, the skin was quite thick but the size of each XLB is pretty big. My husband ordered General Tsao chicken and it was just average. Maybe we ordered the wrong dishes but with the food option in close proximity, I am not sure if I will be back :( read more

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Portions are a bit small, but the food is very good. You can find different types of Chinese cuisine here. They have HK style cheung fun, Shanghainese dumplings, Taiwanese beef noddle soup, Hainanese chicken, etc. From what I've had so far, I highly recommend the HK style cheung fun and shredded beef w/ spicy green chili. I look forward to returning multiple times to try everything on the menu. read more

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This place offers take out and some indoor dining, maybe just 2-3 tables at a time are still open. Unfortunately we didn't have a great experience yesterday. I was craving beef noodle soup and yelp'd for somewhere close. The beef was alright and pretty tender, however the noodles were just the wrong noodles. They are the very thin, ramen-like noodles(?) but cooked harder than al dente, which made it really hard for it to soak in any flavor or soup. I hope we can try other items on their menu, maybe their dumplings lol. Hopefully we have a better experience next time! read more

Dumpling Den - Shanghainese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Did a to go order since we were in the area. They have you sign out when you pick up your order if you order via any online apps! Tried: shrimp lo mein - flavorful but nothing special Mixed dumplings - I can't remember what were all the fillings but it was most veg and one chicken. They honestly all tasted the same with slight flavor kickers. Again nothing special but I do love dumplings Pork belly buns - which were my favorite and wish I ordered more. Belly was perfectly tender with a crisp at the end, the cilantro and veggies in the bun had a great crunch, and the bun was soft and pillowy I would definitely come back and try some other dishes and get those pork belly buns again! read more

First time getting food here. Great staff. I ordered ahead and by the time I got there it was ready for me. No waiting I got the pork soup dumplings. Honestly I've never had them but I'd heard a lot about them. I'll be honest. It was interesting but just not my dumplings of choice. I also got an order of pan fried kimchi pork dumplings. Now these - amazing. Great amount of pork in them and just a little kick of the kimchi. If anything I was actually expecting and would have loved a bit more of a kick. Definitely will be back. Just not for soup dumplings - no knock on em - just not my thing read more

Dumpling Den - 6 Piece Kimchi Pork Dumplings fried - Shanghainese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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Interesting spot. Never seems to be busy when I pass by but finally decided to try some dumplings! The food itself is pretty good but it does give off a "street food" vibe because almost everything served off disposables, including cups & utensils. Take that however you'd like, I suppose, but I wasn't a huge fan of this. Prices were very reasonable and ordering is done by checking off items on the menu. Wish the soup dumplings had more soup and were a tad less dense though. The mapo tofu was probably my favorite from this visit. Still, for what they offer I'd likely return to a different spot instead. But not a bad place for a quick bite. read more

Dumpling Den - Shanghainese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

I rarely leave reviews. I've been told I'm a very nice guy, and I sincerely wish I could say something nice about this place. Usually, if a few entrees taste yucky, surely the scallion pancakes, cream cheese wontons, heck, even the soy sauce might be pretty good. But damn, dude. Everything sucked, down to some simple fried dough and sauce. This place had my wife and I feeling so gross during and after our meal (a majority of which we threw in the trash). $110 for barely seasoned tightly packed meat in a thick rubbery tasteless dough... The chicken soup dumplings, typically our favorite dish, tasted like a 3rd rate frozen dinner, and, to boot, not served with the usual vinegar and grated ginger. The fried rice reminded me of prison food from the 1980s. The scallion pancakes were super thick, more like bread, instead of the flakey multilayered pancake it's supposed to be. I was excited about trying veggie dumplings and buns, but that was arguably the most disappointing-- it looked, smelled and tasted like poor quality frozen spinach that was minced and cooked with zero seasoning...I think I may have gotten notes of freezer burn as well, like it was just pulled out of an old dirty microwave after being frozen for a decade plus. Everything felt lazily thrown together. We now feel ill, nauseous with headaches, no exaggeration. This place is a sick joke and it's shameful that enough uncultured sheeples exist in the world to give this place an absurd 4 star rating. We should have stuck with our go-to spot, Soup Dumplings Plus, a half a mile down the road. I'd give them -1 stars if I could for ruining our night. May God have mercy on their soul. read more

I always wanted to try this place so finally decided to check it out. First impression was the decor - it's a bit of a dive, kinda like a take-out place with a few tables. No problem since I'm here for the food which, for me, is more important. The next thing I noticed was that the prices are higher and the portions are noticeably less than regular restaurants in the area serving the same cuisine. When the food was served, I was somewhat surprised that it was served on paper plates, plastic disposable containers with plastic cups. The food quality was definitely well below that of its full service restaurant competitors but with higher prices. I don't know how they charge as much as they do for below average quality while serving it to customers on paper plates and disposable plastic containers. At least I didn't have to throw out the used plates and cups myself. I do not recommend this place. There are other places nearby that have better quality food, nicer atmosphere, and cost less. I honestly don't know how this place stays in business. Needless to say, this is a one and done place for me. read more

Everything is served on paper & disposable plastic, giving it a very fast food feel. Even the soup dumpling spoon was paper. I ordered the pork soup dumplings. Service was quick and efficient. But the soup dumplings were very industrial. Thick skin, and dense meat filling but the soup in there was very flavorful. I drank the soup out of each dumpling, then went next door for ramen instead of further sampling the menu. read more

Dumpling Den - Hamburger Helper - Shanghainese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

This feels like a discount chinese food place that keeps its prices low by compromising on authentic flavor & ingredients. The high reviews deceived me- they seem to be definitely based mainly on their dumplings. The vegan soup dumplings are a must avoid- & honestly, they should seriously rework the recipe as it tasted milky & sour with an unidentifiable filling. Otherwise, take it off the menu entirely! To their name's credit, the other soup dumplings we ordered (pork & crab, shrimp har gow) were genuinely tasty. However, the bacon & sticky rice shumai was a greasy little ball of plain & unseasoned brown rice- no bacon to be tasted. Once again, a must avoid as their efforts to save money causes them to not give up a single strip of bacon between three dumplings. Moving on to the entrees- very underwhelming & disappointing overall as the noodle soups we ordered (braised beef + five flavor beef) tasted like they were made only using hot water & instant flavoring packets. The braised beef chunks themselves were tasty, but everything else was lacking flavor. Their braised fish is the same situation- too much water diluting the szchuan spice packet they used to make it. I took it home to try and save it with my own home seasonings since I hate to waste food. Abalone rice is a skip as well, they gave 3 pieces over rice with a fried egg for $18 . Fried eggs seem to be a theme here- they also came atop the noodle soups, which was a bit odd for us. They offer a choice of egg noodles or rice noodles, and we ordered one of each, but they must have run out the night we went- we were given two variations of rice noodles instead with no explanation. The one star is solely for the staff, who were attentive, helpful, & took care of the cleanliness of our table. Thank you to them! Tl;dr skip unless every other restaurant on main street is closed. You will end up spending way too much on a tasteless meal, unless you only order their dumplings. Thank me later! read more

Must try....didn't want to go to NYC Chinatown and this is the place to go. Prices are excellent. Professionally made soup dumplings where the skin is super thin and chewy!!!!! read more

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The owner Vincent and the entire team are a lovely group of people. I had my daughter's 1st birthday here and they were able to accommodate my friends and family (40-45 ppl) at an affordable price. There was so much food and drinks for everyone to eat and we were able to bring some home afterwards. We were able to decorate the restaurant and bring a large cake for everyone. The staff were very attentive and catered to our needs. We had so many types of dumplings but especially recommend the soup dumplings. We are so thankful for the staff to make the day so special. read more

If you're ever hungry and stuck in traffic going towards the G.W. bridge..just stop by this small dumpling spot and grab a quick bite! There's plenty of space to sit and have some of these traditional hand rolled dumplings. You can order either pan fried or steamed. They also have soups, rice bowls and appetizers. The service is quick and friendly and the food is freshly made and delicious! I ordered some steamed chicken dumplings and sesame chicken. I really enjoyed my meal. Next time I'm in the area I will definitely stop by to try the wings and noodles. read more

Dumpling Den - Counter - Shanghainese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

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How have I never been here until today....im SHOCKED. Their soup dumplings are probably the best ive had in this area. The soup is so flavorful and so so savory. The chive and pork dumplings were made to perfection and the ratio was chefs kiss. I also tried dan dan noodles for the first time and the slight spice made it so delicious. The braised beef with rice was also extremely tender and was not dry at all. The only thing I would not recommend were the braised pork buns. It was pretty bland and not worth filling my stomach with. Anyways you can bet I will be here to try the whole menu. read more

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Yesterday was my first time trying this place. My husband and I ordered a variety of dishes to try. I loved their spicy wontons. I'd go back just for those. We also had pork and crab soup dumplings, garlic noodles, and baos. The meat on the baos were a little on the dry side. The noodles were very good and the dumplings were amazing. Service was remarkable and attentive. There isn't alot of parking around. We were lucky to find a nearby street parking. All in all Dumpling Den is a great gem. read more

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Stopped by for dinner. It was pretty bad to be honest. The chicken rice cake was awfully too salty. All I tasted was strong soy sause, and my bf had to dip each bite with water to dilute the saltiness. The dumplings and beef buns were pretty much slightly below average. Not coming back again. read more

Dumpling Den - Shanghainese Near Me - Fort Lee, New Jersey

Who's excited for another addition of soup dumplings in fort lee??? Me!!! I must say the employees working here were very nice and attentive. This isn't like a restaurant dine in but more like open cafeteria food court style. You're free to sit wherever when you walk in and you'll be given a pamphlet of the menu and a pen to make your selection. We got the pork and crab soup dumplings, pork chive dumplings and dried shrimp cheung fun. On to the food review.... If I were completely honest, I wasn't over the moon with their soup dumplings. I don't know what exactly they put, but it over powered the the crab flavor. So normally the crab soup dumpling would be my favorite but not in this case. And they added sauce over their shrimp cheung fun (which doesn't normally happen) and peanuts. I wasn't thrilled because I'm allergic to that. They didn't make any notes that there were peanuts on this dish so be wary! Pork chive dumplings were pretty good, you can tell it's not processed meat and this one had a heavy soy sauce flavor. I guess some dishes are hits or miss. Going to have to give my experience a 3.5 star - worth visiting for a quick bite read more

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