Dumpling House Restaurant

Our recent visit to Dumpling House on Spadina was our first time back since the pandemic, and it brought back many memories! The food remains solid, with the same delicious flavors and authentic taste that Dumpling House has always been known for. We especially recommend the pork and chive pan-fried dumplings – they were perfectly crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor. It’s definitely a must-try dish if you’re visiting. However, while the food quality hasn’t changed, the ambiance feels a bit tired. The interior could use a facelift, as it’s starting to show signs of wear and tear. A renovation to freshen up the décor and seating would not only improve the dining experience but likely draw in more customers. It would really enhance the restaurant’s appeal and help it stand out in the competitive Chinatown area. We went on a Saturday night and found it to be relatively quiet, which was surprising. Although it was nice to avoid the usual weekend crowd, we couldn’t help but feel that a more updated and inviting atmosphere could bring back some of the bustling energy that Dumpling House used to have. With a little investment in the décor and ambiance, the place could easily become a hotspot again. All in all, Dumpling House is still a good option for tasty, authentic dumplings, especially if you’re craving the classic pork and chive pan-fried dumplings. We enjoyed our meal, but we’re hoping to see some improvements in the ambiance on our next visit.

We ordered the fried dumplings, some with beef, others with lamb and others with pork (they are the ones I liked the most), all of them are very good. They are made at the moment and by hand 🥟 They have a very tasty chili and garlic sauce. Their service is quite fast and the place is quite clean They have a wide and varied menu. The noodles also look good although I did not try them. I highly recommend it, they are very good. Most of the dishes cost around 16 CAD

Really good restaurant for pan fried dumplings. I’ve eaten here ever since I was a kid and I always loved it. Coming back after a while makes the food just as good, and it’s still the exact same as before. As a note, this place has been closed down before for a rat infestation, so keep that in mind. Personally, I like rat dumplings :3

This place is cash only, they have an atm inside which charges $2.75. Had lamb pot stickers and pork and cabbage steam dumplings. Both were pretty good, although with fairly thick skins. The egg gravy noodles and tomato and egg over rice were both good but very salty. Bathrooms are not terrible but also could be cleaner.

We ordered: 1. Fried mixed vegetable dumplings => Tasty but too much oily. Won’t recommend. 2. Steamed mixed vegetable dumplings => Very good. The service is good. They make dumplings in front of you. I really liked this concept. But they accept only cash. No cards. Be aware while paying the bill cause they automatically include the tip in the bill.

Cash only, but an ATM on site. A favourite of mine from my college days. Good simple delicious food, most dumpling offerings are 18$ for a full plate of 12 dumplings. My favourite is always pan fried chicken. Table comes with soy sauce, vinegar, and chilis. Cannot recommend highly enough for a quick bite to eat in the heart of Chinatown.

Ate here with a group of my friends! We ordered 4 plates of dumplings! Tasted great! ☺️ I really liked the pan fried dumplings!!

This is a place worth the travel. 2 Meals costed 37$ with tip The food is made fresh and quick. It was a full house, but we got our food within 10 minutes

Our recent visit to Dumpling House on Spadina was our first time back since the pandemic, and it brought back many memories! The food remains solid, with the same delicious flavors and authentic taste that Dumpling House has always been known for. We especially recommend the pork and chive pan-fried dumplings – they were perfectly crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor. It’s definitely a must-try dish if you’re visiting. However, while the food quality hasn’t changed, the ambiance feels a bit tired. The interior could use a facelift, as it’s starting to show signs of wear and tear. A renovation to freshen up the décor and seating would not only improve the dining experience but likely draw in more customers. It would really enhance the restaurant’s appeal and help it stand out in the competitive Chinatown area. We went on a Saturday night and found it to be relatively quiet, which was surprising. Although it was nice to avoid the usual weekend crowd, we couldn’t help but feel that a more updated and inviting atmosphere could bring back some of the bustling energy that Dumpling House used to have. With a little investment in the décor and ambiance, the place could easily become a hotspot again. All in all, Dumpling House is still a good option for tasty, authentic dumplings, especially if you’re craving the classic pork and chive pan-fried dumplings. We enjoyed our meal, but we’re hoping to see some improvements in the ambiance on our next visit.

We ordered the fried dumplings, some with beef, others with lamb and others with pork (they are the ones I liked the most), all of them are very good. They are made at the moment and by hand 🥟 They have a very tasty chili and garlic sauce. Their service is quite fast and the place is quite clean They have a wide and varied menu. The noodles also look good although I did not try them. I highly recommend it, they are very good. Most of the dishes cost around 16 CAD

Really good restaurant for pan fried dumplings. I’ve eaten here ever since I was a kid and I always loved it. Coming back after a while makes the food just as good, and it’s still the exact same as before. As a note, this place has been closed down before for a rat infestation, so keep that in mind. Personally, I like rat dumplings :3

This place is cash only, they have an atm inside which charges $2.75. Had lamb pot stickers and pork and cabbage steam dumplings. Both were pretty good, although with fairly thick skins. The egg gravy noodles and tomato and egg over rice were both good but very salty. Bathrooms are not terrible but also could be cleaner.

We ordered: 1. Fried mixed vegetable dumplings => Tasty but too much oily. Won’t recommend. 2. Steamed mixed vegetable dumplings => Very good. The service is good. They make dumplings in front of you. I really liked this concept. But they accept only cash. No cards. Be aware while paying the bill cause they automatically include the tip in the bill.

Cash only, but an ATM on site. A favourite of mine from my college days. Good simple delicious food, most dumpling offerings are 18$ for a full plate of 12 dumplings. My favourite is always pan fried chicken. Table comes with soy sauce, vinegar, and chilis. Cannot recommend highly enough for a quick bite to eat in the heart of Chinatown.

Ate here with a group of my friends! We ordered 4 plates of dumplings! Tasted great! ☺️ I really liked the pan fried dumplings!!

This is a place worth the travel. 2 Meals costed 37$ with tip The food is made fresh and quick. It was a full house, but we got our food within 10 minutes

Came here at around 2 pm on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy - a good sign. The restaurant itself is narrow and pretty dark. Service was always polite and efficient and all of our requests were fulfilled in a prompt manner. Now on to the food itself. We ordered the beef pan fried dumplings and pork and shrimp pan fried dumplings - both were yummy with nice and crispy wrappers. I preferred the pork and shrimp though. We also ordered the beef fried noodles. This dish receives mixed reviews. On the one hand, the flavours and noodles itself were delicious. However, the beef was on the hard and chewy side. Not sure what happened here. This made the dish not so enjoyable.

Three choices of steamed dumplings (pork & chinese cabbage dumplings, pork chive & shrimp dumplings, lamb meat dumplings) - served all together on one plate and they all looked the same so I was unable to visually differentiate which is which, was only able to tell which ones had shrimp. wrapper is a on the thicker side and meat filling were all very lean with a semi crumbly texture, there was no fatty bits which made the dumplings less juicy. Three choices of pan fried dumplings (fried shrimp & pork dumpling, fried pork & chive dumpling, fried lamb dumpling) - also was unable to differentiate which from which. I preferred these because of the crispy dumpling skirt - greasy but added a crunchy savory texture to the dish. wrapper for these were perfect for me but the meat filling again were all very lean with a semi crumbly texture. My party of 5 came in for dinner at 7:30PM on a Thursday and was seated right away without any wait; not that busy. Shop is a bit cramp for large parties as majority of the table setups seated parties of 2-3. Service was quick (we waited about 5 minutes for the dumplings) but could be friendlier: the waitress told my sister to "get up" and move to the other side of our table to free up a chair for other incoming customers - just thought that she could have worded it nicer :'). Note for US tourists: since this is a cash only shop, kindly remind the cashier that you would like the total price in USD because they will automatically give you the price in CAD. It was our first destination at our first time visiting Canada so we didn't know - we paid $41for only two orders of dumplings and were so surprised that some of the reviews said this place was cheap.

Tried the steamed Pork, Shrimp and Chive dumplings today and was mildly impressed. I usually like steamed dumplings, but these dumplings--albeit that there were 15 of them--tasted pretty bland. I usually have a generous palette and don't complain often (especially when hungry), but this batch of dumplings was only good enough for me to try once. The service was lacklustre and only came up to my table once to serve the food. After that, I pretty much was left on my own. The cool thing is that you can watch the workers making the dumplings from the sidewalk outside through the window. I thought that was definitely something unique and was enough for me to curiously draw my interest to try the dumplings out. The ambiance was nothing special--seating enough for 4 at each table but they can accommodate larger groups by pushing tables together. This place ONLY takes cash, so make sure to have some handy (they also have an ATM to withdraw).

Greasy-spoon type of place which serves quick, affordable and delicious dumplings. We were walking in Dundas & Spadina area doing restaurant hopping for good dumplings. I have known this place for a long time - and recently I am kind of into the world of pan-fried dumplings, trying different well-reputed places for comparison and appreciation of each experience. We ordered pan fried dumplings #25 : 3 flavor choices $17.99. We chose: - Pork & Chive - Pork & Shrimp - Vegetable (spinach & mushroom) Food came in 10 mins. The dumplings were delicious. Crispy wings and thin wrapper with good texture and wheat-y flavor. My favorite was pork & chive. Super juicy, perfect seasoning. Juice splashes as you bite, be careful! Next time I want to try their steamed dumplings :)

I was promptly seated on a very busy hour. The place was packed. As one walks in, the dumplings are being done by the door. The Steamed dumplings comes as 15. The Fried as 12. I ordered the Fried Pork & Shrimp dumplings, and the 10 ingredients Fried Rice. The Fried Rice came first. It had too much sauce for my taste(brown color) it was good. Then a bit later came the dumplings. I was looking at how they are cooked. It was very pretty, and delicious. A big pot of hot tea to wash everything down. Satisfying lunch. They only accept cash. ATM on premises.

Visited here based upon a recommendation by a local. Dumpling was in the name so you know they are something special and they didn't disappoint. Got my order to go and was able to watch my dumplings being made in the stores front window. Cash only business but they do have an ATM inside. Dumplings were great and service was fast

Looking for a hidden gem? Yes, this place certainly fits the title. They prepare fresh dumplings right before your eyes, and they're as delightful as homemade ones. The flavors are outstanding, although they could use a bit less dough - our last order had a bit too much dough and not enough filling. We had the pleasure of trying chicken, lamb, and beef dumplings, and all of them were truly delicious. We also ordered wonton soup, which turned out to be a yummy addition to our meal. I'll definitely consider getting it again, especially during the cold weather. All in all, this place offers a good dining experience.

Came here with a group of 4 for the first time on New Year's Day. They have an open kitchen at the front of the restaurant where the head chef of 10+ years is cooking. Before being seated, the staff remind you that it is cash only. We ordered a cold dish app of cucumbers which was mildly marinated, so we learned to let it sit for a few minutes before digging in. The dumplings were all delicious - the layer of crispy skin on the top of the pan fried dumplings is DELICIOUS. The boiled dumplings are chewy which I liked. Would come again with friends and family. Note: the bathroom is unwelcoming/not clean.

While the service was prompt and the food was reasonably priced, I was disappointed to find they don't offer gluten-free dumplings. It's also worth noting they only accept cash payments.

Cash only - very casual right spot on Spadina. Good food, fast service, and great for a little or a lot!

We hadn't ventured to Chinatown in a while (thank you babies!) but grandma encouraged us to go for lunch and I mean, when there's time for dumplings, who says no to dumplings?!? So we giddily went to Dumpling House and were a little stunned at the price increase. I get it - inflation, increased wages, rent, etc etc it was just a bit of a sticker shock for us. Alas, it is what it is and we wanted some yummy dumplings. I loooove the pan fried dumplings, esp when it has a skirt like the one below. I was pretty disappointed after my first bite. Mind you, we eat pretty bland at home (fear of too much salt!) so my palate is used to it but this was beyond my weak seasoning skills. It could have used a healthy doooop of soya sauce or salt. We also ordered some boiled dumplings and they weren't much better. We weren't full but we were going to some hopping - in the end, we paid $1+ per dumpling and it wasn't even yummy or satisfying we're hoping this was just a bad batch but it may be a while for us to be able to return.

This place offers up a variety of dumplings. Unfortunately, you can't mix steamed & fried dumplings, but you can get a mixture within each category. Got fried dumplings with chicken, lamb, shrimp & pork. The dumplings were good, with a crispy skirt. The skin could be thinner though.

Really great pork and chive dumplings, super juicy. Fast and friendly service cute little restaurant.

Went back after so many years. Fried Lamb Dumplings and Pork noodles split with a friend. Dumplings good. Noodles just the way I like them - big and greasy. Forgot to take pictures. Service is friendly. One of those small restaurants that are locally popular.

Food was just average. - Green Onion Pancake: The menu item name in Chinese 蔥油大餅 is misleading. 大餅 is supposed to be a thick flatbread, but this one was thin and crispy. It tasted fine, but it wasn't worth the price. - Shanghai Stir-fried Noodles: My Shanghainese mother said that they made this dish sweeter than it's supposed to be and that the noodles are a lot softer and shorter. It was a decent stir-fried noodle dish, but compared to what a Shanghai stir-fried noodle dish should be, it wasn't quite there (basically, not really authentic Shanghainese). - Dumplings: Both the steamed and pan-fried dumplings were fine. They tasted like average good dumplings. The skins weren't too thin or too thick, and there was just the right amount of filling. For the pork, chives, shrimp dumplings specifically, it was good that each dumpling had one whole shrimp. Cash only, and if you only have US dollars, they take that too much they won't do any conversion (it'll just be 1:1).

This was my first time at Dumpling House! The restaurant itself was small with few seating, but they weren't busy and able to fit in a party of 6. We wanted to hop around each restaurant in Toronto's Chinatown, so we didn't order much, just the pan fried beef dumplings. They had pretty solid dumplings. The outside was crispy and the meat inside was super flavorful. I'm talking stars off because the waiter told us that it was cash only and that they were making US cash equivalent to the worth of Canadian cash, which is sort of a rip off. The bathrooms were also not well kept. Overall, the dumplings were great, I would just order to go!

We were just walking in Chinatown when we came across this restaurant and my husband just said, we have to try! And being a hungry hippo, I just said yes. My family are just a sucker for food. Food/taste/price - Omg! This is definitely yummy. In Chicago, we had one dumpling restaurant but the price is just $$$$$. This place is definitely way less than Chicago. The taste is not disappointing too. They're not cheap with the filling. We will definitely go back here if we're in Canada.

Food was excellent. Had the steamed shrimp and pork dumplings which for me was the star dish. We also had the pan-fried pork and chive dumpling. The presentation was beautiful. The Zha-Jiang Noodle was good but a bit bland. Needed more garlic and I think hot sauce was required. The service was okay, nothing more. I'm giving it 5 stars based on the food.

Been a long time since I went here and I really don't know why since it's so good. My friends and I got a whole bunch of items: tofu with century eggs, boiled dumplings (pork & chive), pan fried dumplings (shrimps and veggies), and Shanghai chowmein. I liked every single dish - can't really go wrong with any item on the menu. Love the fact that you can see them making dumplings from the front window

Ordered two appetizers - garlic pork and spicy seaweed salad. The pork was tender and well seasoned, however the salad was a bit underwhelming. We ordered three different kinds of dumplings - pork chive and shrimp, lamb (steam) and chicken (pan-fried). I enjoyed lamb the most followed by pork chive and shrimp and finally chicken. The chicken dumplings lacked flavour, while the others were pretty decent. Overall, I would rate the food 6/10. It was a bit warm inside the restaurant and service took extremely long.

The dumplings here are so good! They are perfectly chewy and juicy fillings. We ordered pork and chives, pork and shrimp , pork and mushrooms fried and steamed. They were both good in different ways. What I loved was watching the family worked together in this restaurant. It's truly a mom and pop shop. They have made everything and it was a pleasure to watch them at work. They also sell frozen ones for us to fry or steam at home. But freshly made and cooked by them is best. Their sweet and sour chicken was also very good. The 1 thing I wished they had done especially during this pandemic is to wear masks and hair net for hygienic protocol. I see on pictures from years past that they used to follow food hygiene protocol and was masks, gloves and hair net. But for some odd reason, they did away with it and just going bare now. Please adhere to food safety protocols especially with Covid running rampant.

Tried Take out from Dumpling House after a long time and the place still lives up to its fame! I ordered the fried pork dumplings, which had the famous crispy wafers connecting the dumplings, yet the actual dumplings weren't too oily or charred! The meat was well seasoned and cooked. Also tried the steamed pork chives dumplings and they were fresh with the dough and meat ratio being on the spot! Will return and hopefully be able to dine in again soon!

TERRIBLE AND EXTREMELY RUDE SERVICE! LEFT DISAPPOINTED WITH THE QUALITY OF FOOD. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TO GO. My parents and I came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. We ordered Singaporean fried rice noodle and the 15 steamed chives, egg, and dry salty fish dumplings for $10.99. 1. Noodles came out first (really small portions) and then they gave us the bill. We were like what??? Where is our second dish? And they were confused. They then realized they forgot our dumplings. 2. Dumplings came and only 14 out of 15 showed up. We let it slide. 3. Zero eggs and salty fish in the dumplings. ONLY CHIVES 4. When my parents paid the bill, the waitress got angry at us and asked why we didn't tip ... but we did tip and it was underneath the bills. So we were like "excuse me??? Did you even look to see?" She flips it over and sees the tip and then changes her energy completely and starts saying thank you. This woman had the audacity to get angry at customers who she treated so poorly yet actually still tipped. Im actually speechless. Additionally, if you're asian and you complain about the food they just get pissed right back at you. And they tell you your opinion doesn't matter cause the Caucasian people don't seem to mind. Terrible

Lovely dumpling restaurant! The prices here are absolutely fantastic and cheap, and the dumplings are delicious. It's quite a hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant. It's very crowded all the time and feels sort of steamy inside during the summer hours--but what would you expect with steaming baskets and so many people? The steamed dumplings are wonderfully juicy while the pan fried dumplings are crunchy--albeit a bit dry. I recommend trying the soups here! Hot and sour soup is a personal favourite of mine, in general, and this place make it really well! I'll definitely be coming back again--but probably in the winter time.

I recommend avoiding this place~ My family and I recently dined at the Dumpling House restaurant, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. The food was mediocre, lacking flavor and authenticity. However, the most significant issue arose when we witnessed the owner publicly yelling at her staff. This unprofessional behavior created a negative atmosphere and left us with bad vibes. Also the owner did not bother returning our change and claimed the rest of our change as "tip". Overall, our visit to Dumpling House was underwhelming, and I cannot recommend it based on our unfortunate encounter.

I love the food at this place! Easy to get to via TTC. Fast service. Generous portion sizes. The best crispy pan fried dumplings of any kind. I also happen to love a dish they make called Michael's pork-lightly battered and served with a gravy type of sauce. Amazing! The space itself is typical of many places in the neighbourhood-smaller and busier. FYI-I think they are cash only.

I've been coming here for years and always try to find an excuse to go when in the neighbourhood. It's my favourite place for dumplings, especially the potsticker and steamed styles. I usually order the steamed pork and shrimp dumplings and fried pork and chive dumplings. Occasionally, will order the Shanghai noodles or a rice dish. Prices are reasonable. Service varies on each trip, depending on how busy they are. 90% of the time I can place my order quickly and get the dumplings in a reasonable amount of time. You can also do takeout of the cooked or frozen dumplings.

This place was recommended to me by one of my friends who is a native torontonian. I ordered doordash pickup and got the fried veggie dumplings. Omg they are so good! Friendly and fast service and the dumplings had the right amount of filling and crunch. I'll definitely be back :)

Wow. Hot and sour soup fantastic. Pan fried dumplings with pork and chives are another level of awesomeness !

As a self proclaimed dumpling snob where my mom's dumplings are 15/10, this place can settle for an 8/10. I'm honestly surprised by the less than stellar reviews. Sure, I've been skeptical of this place myself when I pass by it as I walk in Chinatown because I don't trust window displays of women making dumplings from scratch, but upon the chance of eating here, I would recommend you go just go here already. I ordered the steam dumplings and they tasted made to order! The skin (which I'm most concerned about) was not that thick and the filling was just right. It was a good skin to meat ratio if you know what I'm saying. I got the chive with pork which I really liked. Any chive dumplings- sign me up! If I'm craving some homemade dumplings, you bet i'll come here again!!

Had a day to spend in Toronto and had heard many good things about Chinatown so off I went. I was in the mood for dumplings and found the reviews to be good. Was seated quickly and it was time to eat. I ordered the pork steamed dumplings and Shanghai noodles and they were good. I knew that the dumplings were going to be good when I saw them making them in the front window. This is a cool little restaurant that is a bit of a hole in the wall but has great food. Service here was good and the food came out in a timely manner. The noodles came out first and was surprised but then realized they are making the dumplings fresh in the window. Good flavor in the noodles with lots of meat. The dumplings came out and I was surprised with the number in the order. All in all food was good, service was on par and it was a good experience. One word of warning is that they only take cash.

One of my family's favourites. Dumplings are great - my faves are the fried pork and shrimp dumplings, freshly made. The hot and sour soup is delicious, as is the family salad: tofu skin strips with cucumber strips, mushrooms, etc. When my grandkids come from Montreal this is always on their list. BTW, you can now buy a bag of frozen dumplings for $10 - great price.

I had been to this restaurant before the pandemic and loved the entire experience! Post-pandemic, the experience is pretty similar but not quite as lively. The dumplings are hot full of flavor, and still juicy on the inside. The drawback is it's cash only, and there isn't any AC that you can noticeably feel; this is great in the winter but makes it sweltering in the summer. The dumplings are inexpensive and come out pretty quickly!

BEST POTSTICKERS EVER. There are 12 per plate and it is full of meat inside. The shrimp is extremely fresh and juicy, the bottom of the potstickers are extremely crispy, I enjoyed every single bite of them. They have a jar of chili paste on each table, be sure to try a little bit it is super authentic. I wasn't really hungry when I went there but I was so tempted to have a second plate!!!! They make their dumplings on site and u can actually watch them make those, which is super fun. The potato salad is amazing, I have never tried that before in my life but I will definitely go back for that. Especially if u are ordering lots of greasy Chinese food, it is so refreshing and will make all the grease go away.

With lots of businesses closing at 6pm, I'm grateful dumpling house is open late, until 10:30pm on a week night! Since the lockdown, I've ordered their vegetarian frozen dumpling, filled with greens and diced tofu, their frozen green onion pancake and their takeout braised eggplant and sautéed green beans. As a disclaimer, eggplants are probably my favourite things to eat, and i love how buttery it is here at Dumpling House. Just yummy! As for the sautéed green beans, FYI they are seasoned with lots of minced garlic and a spicy and tangy bean sauce. Proceed with caution if you can't take too much heat! Otherwise, to me its just mildly spicy. Love having this in the neighbourhood, a great spot that I'll definitely visit, hope to dine in soon!

Not bad, not great, this place is a classic chinese restaurant with a specialization in dumplings found in the heart of Toronto. Like the name suggests, they serve up a variety of delicious dumplings and large servings (especially protein wise) but their dishes were a little bit too oily for my taste. I personally preferred their steamed dumplings more than the pan fried one as the skin was chewy. The beef noodle soup had a lot of beef but it was quite fatty and had no flavour other than salty, while the beef stir fry was again, sitting in a pool of oil. Overall, I would recommend their dumplings and a visit if you like good prices!

Tourist tripping in Toronto got us to China Town. Yelp and the staff hand prepping the dumplings in the window brought us into dumping house. Service: We were greeted and seated immediately upon entering. Our orders came out promptly and two servers checked on us throughout our visit. The manager stopped by at the end to check on us which we appreciated. Dumplings and misc: An order of steamed dumplings gets you 15 pieces and an order of Pan Fried dumplings gets you 12 pieces. Both offer great value at 9.99. What's great is you get to pick 3 different types for your order. My steamed all stars: The Lamb and Pork and Chive. I've never had lamb in a dumpling so I had to try it, glad I did. Pan Fried all stars: Fried beef the Fried Shrimp + Pork dumpling. The house Special noodles was very tasty, I'd order again. The bok choy topped with the yummy black mushrooms gets my veggies in so I feel healthy af. Good quality dumplings that come to your table quickly. Ambiance: It's a hole in the wall restaurant with above average considering it's size. There's a long community table down the center with tables surrounding it. The open dining area was decorated with chinese ornaments and the mirrors on the wall make the area appear more spacious. We had no issues with the dining area. FYI. This is a cash only establishment which is posted on several signs in the restaurant. If you're out and about in the Toronto China Town area and want to have some fresh dumplings and/or other Chinese dishes, this is a great option to consider. They make them fast, and you can be on your way quickly. This is a lovely casual dumpling restaurant that offers really good value for the price. Enjoy!

Food is good, we were craving dumplings and we came to the right place. Got a variety of steamed & pan fried dumplings. Food comes pretty quickly but I wished the place was a bit cleaner. The plastic soup spoon was stained from overuse, the condiments were obviously neve really cleaned well everyday. The worst of it though was when we went to pay the bill the lady demanded we add +$2 for tip. I have never been to a restaurant that has said that to me.

Dumpling house is one of the remaining options left still standing in Chinatown, and one that I've been to over the years. Despite its name, they also offer a lot of other chinese dishes. The restaurant isn't particularly clean. The condiments are sticky or oily, possibly from people using their hands to grab dumplings and then go and pour more soy sauce or vinegar. They do wipe off the bottles, but probably only when it needs to be refilled. The tables don't feel particularly clean either; I wouldn't put my stuff on there. Dumplings are made fresh. You can see some if the staff at the very front of the restaurant putting dumplings together, sometimes walking back and forth with huge bowls of minced meat or vegetables. You can get a plate of 15 boiled dumplings or 12 panfried dumplings for $8.99. The prices have steadily gone up everytime I come, and at this price I'd look at other options on the menu as their rice or noodle dishes are quite large in portion, and also cost about the same. Dumplings take time to cook, so expect up to 10 minutes depending in how busy the restaurant is and what kind of dumpling you're getting. The boiled dumplings taste great. They come with a good skin-to-filling ratio. The fried dumplings are not as big as I would like, but the flavor is there as well. If the prices hit $10 a plate I won't be coming here for dumplings.

It delivers on its name? lol If you're craving freshly made dumplings, this is your standard Chinese dumpling restaurant. It's a tiny space in Chinatown, which looks a bit more run down nowadays, but this place hasn't changed a bit. It still has the bright red tables. Well .. some things have changed. The prices are higher now, ~$10 for 15 steamed dumplings or for 12 pan fried dumplings. There's a variety of meats/vegetables to choose from. They speak (broken) English, since they're a lot of locals and tourists. Service was meh. It's quite busy, they're in a rush to get you in and out.

Just wondering, should we measure authenticity in proportion to how the customer is treated? This place must be somewhere in the middle because no one had enough patience for us, but actually when we gave smiles we received a little smile back. I haven't talked yet about authenticity of food. I've been in Asian restaurants in the Toronto area where they treated us like intruders, but not this one. We needed some time to choose our food and we actually took it. Come on! We know time is money, but we really wanted to see what they actually offer. Our group had five people. They seated us at the table next to the wall and for sure, never again. It just doesn't work. It was too little space for five serving plates with the food we ordered, plus we wanted to share everything and it was just a mess. It was actually my second visit here and the first time I wished they gave us a table not in the middle of the restaurant but next to the wall. Yeah, I wanted to be romantic. I think it is all about please come, order, eat and go. Faster better. Anyway... Food was great! We enjoyed every bit of it. We had two kinds of dumplings, fried pork and chive and steamed spinach and black mushrooms. We agreed our steamed choice was poor because it tasted bland and we actually didn't see any mushrooms in it. But you know what to do, dip it into some sauce you created and voila! Delicious! We also ordered Ma-Po's Tofu, Black Bean Beef and pork dish, not sure right now which one it was, but everything was very good. Beef was very tender, tofu in sauce extremely satisfying and pork also was nicely spiced and tasted just right. Definitely will go back to have more dumplings and some of great looking noodles.

You definitely come here for the dumplings and not the service. In typical Chinese fashion, the customer service here is nearly nonexistent. As we walked in, a waitress barked "cash only". Half way through our meal we were asked "any more?" and before we had a moment to discuss, we were given the bill. Finally, before we actually finished our food, a waitress started clearing our table. However, with that said, their dumplings are definitely their redeeming quality. They are handmade and fresh, from the wrappers to the fillings. They also offer a good variety; they have chicken, beef, pork, lamb, shrimp, and vegetarian dumplings. It is also a fairly cheap eat and it is easy to share. If you are willing to put up with poor customer service for good food, this is a decent option.

Food was mediocre but the owner is an absolutely lunative. She screams at her staff, and she screams at customers!!! She ordered her waitress to chase unhappy customers for tips on Spadina avenue.

CASH only. There's a bunch of banks/ATMS around the area so you're good just in case. Service is less to be desired but the dumplings were pretty solid. If it's your first time, I recommend trying 3 different flavours first for $12-13 (additional $2) instead of committing 12 dumplings to one flavour. They've got steamed and pan-fried. We really like the pork and shrimp - the only juicy and flavourful dumpling. The classic pork and chive were quite dry and the spinach needed salt to save its integrity. Tried their beef noodles and was super garlicky and the noodles were broken up which was annoying to eat. Overall, will I be back, probably not - considering there are so many other dumpling spots in the area that will probably have better dumplings and better service.

My favourite kind of house music is "Dumpling House." It's like, normal house music, but it sounds like you're trapped in a hot dumpling covered in shiny dumpling goo. It's quite sexy and liberating. Very big in Japan but then isn't everything. I'm also quite big in Japan, comparatively speaking, which is why I like going there. But this review is about China. Well, Toronto. But amazing Chinese food in Toronto. So let's get on with it. What to get: Pan Fried Pork And Chive Dumplings Why: Because like the Bee Gees, you'll love Chive Talking "Dumplings" is not just a nickname for people who have just been dumped. Nope. It's also one of the most famous and delicious culinary exports of China. Having a dumpling in your palm is like having China in your hand. And then like that other thing you often hold in your palm, you squeeze it and it shoots goo all over your wrist, and there's a million dead dumplings all over you. Tragic. But anyway. Dumpling House restaurant. I've been here 3 times now. The first two occasions, they were probably the best fried soup dumplings I've ever tasted, and definitely done very differently to anywhere else I've tried them. This most recent time, they were very good, but not "the best ever", which I think might reflect how many good dumplings I've now tried all over the place. And yet I really can't think of a place where I like the dumplings better, or as much, as these fried piping-hot pockets of juicy greasy goodness, and so I will say - for now - that Dumpling House has the best dumplings I've ever had, to date. And better than the "best places in NYC", all of which I've tried. One rival to the throne is nearby - around the corner at the much-less-busy Yummy Yummy Dumplings, they make some really good ones too. Try both! The experience is worth the incredibly cheap price of dumplings by itself. You get ushered into tiny communal tables where you have absolutely no room to eat or talk or move or play with yourself under the table (what, don't tell me I'm the only one who does this at dinner) (well then you must not go to dinner with the people I go to dinner with). Service is brisk, but nice, much as with your Auntie. They get you in and out quickly, much like me, if you visit my bedroom on a Friday night (ooh speaking of which it's Friday. Better get ready. Starlight, help me clean up and I'll give you Temptations). So you need to get the Pan-Fried Pork-And-Chive dumplings. The most important element is the pan-fried part, because that's what this place specializes in. They come out looking like some sort of a pancake, with crispy brown fried bits connecting all of the dumplings together. But don't fear. These are, indeed dumplings, Jim. Just not as we know them. Still one of the best places to eat in Toronto, and one of the reasons I come up here often (do you come here often?) along with the Creme Brulee donut at Von Doughnuts, the scoops at Ed's, the Loukamades from Athens Pastries, the Banh Mi Boys, the custard fish at Kevin's Taiyyaki, and a few other gems around the city. Anyway, skip your kids' fave place (Munchkin House), the gym (Pumping House), the other gym you pay for but never go to (Dumbbell House), the place that sells kids books (Rumplestiltskin House), the hospital where you always get sick (Mumps House), and the brothel (Humping House), and come here instead. There is no better place to get piping hot goo sprayed right down your throat from the merest of nibbles.

Literally one of my favorite places we ate in Toronto! We stumbled upon this place in Chinatown and were not disappointed! The restaurant itself is small but they employees work quick to get food out fast! As you walk in, you can see the dumplings being made in the window and fried/steamed right there! The price was reasonable, the portions were huge, and the food was delicious! For two of us we definitely over ordered but could not decide what to eat and just got a bit of everything! We ordered the fried pork dumplings, chicken fried noodles, and green onion pan cake! My favorite was the dumplings but you are at the House of Dumplings! Everything else was fantastic...we had to stop ourselves from licking the plates clean! If in the area and visiting Chinatown, definitely check it out!!

Life just isn't the same after you have been to dumpling house. I mean- it wasn't until this very moment that I realized my town has no dumpling game whatsoever..... So , before going, it is important to note that this is a CASH ONLY establishment so make sure you got some paper on you. The food here is fantastic. So - my insights.... I wish I hadn't been so "safe" with my ordering. I wish that instead of ordering the fried dumplings, which were delicious by the way, I wish I had ordered more of the steamed dumplings. The were Uber authentico and seemed to have their own plump juiciness, with very clearly pronounced flavors. The little guys were amazing. My recommendation is to try the pork and chive- very very good! As far as being a great place for groups or kids, this place is a hole in the wall type of joint- the whole place is close quarters- but worth it. The very moment you walk in, it is through an open kitchen with ladies at the window hand stuffing dumplings- it's pretty sweet.

Dumps are beautiful, dumps are fine. I like dumplings, I eat them all the time... The return of quarantine means many things for many people. For my house, it means spending any extra income on delivery deliciousness. We had four meals delivered in 60 hours or so. Which is embarrassing, but you know, support local. Look out for your mental health. Get cozy. An order of dumplings here might look pricy, but it comes with 10-15 dumplings. Be aware of this, or you might also end up with 60 dumplings when you thought you were ordering 20 or so. I prefer fried to steamed, and their pork and veggie options are where it's at.

This place is packed with tables and people! We wanted to try both parties so we got a portion of pan fried dumplings and steamed dumplings (both with pork I believe). I enjoyed the pan fried dumping more, the coating that stuck the dumplings together reminded me of chips while my company preferred the steamed dumplings more. Along with that, we got the green onion pancake, a first for me. I found it not that bad but it was really oily. It would be better if they drained it a bit before serving it. It's a great place to try some authentic dumplings as you see people making them from the window outside.