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.

November 11, 2024 on Google

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

October 3, 2024 on Google

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.

October 2, 2024 on Google

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

September 12, 2024 on Google

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

August 18, 2024 on Google

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

July 27, 2024 on Google

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.

July 14, 2024 on Google

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.

May 24, 2024 on Google