Dumplings' Legend

Through a glass wall facing the dining room, a dedicated team works through mounds of dough and filling, pleating dumplings with repetitive precision. This visual anchor defines the space, which operates with the high-turnover efficiency typical of Gerrard Street. The headline order here is the Xiao Long Bao – soup dumplings that arrive steaming in bamboo baskets. You will see diners carefully nipping the skins to release the hot broth before dipping them in vinegar and ginger to cool them down. Beyond the dim sum, the menu is vast, pulling from Cantonese, Sichuan, and Dongbei traditions. It is common to see roast duck sharing table space with spicy sea bass, stir-fried green beans with minced pork, or steamed eggs with scallop and truffle. The portions are substantial, designed for shared dining rather than individual courses. The room itself is bright and moves at a fast clip. Staff tear off and replace the thick paper tablecloths the moment a group leaves, resetting the stage immediately for the next round. While the ground floor focuses on dinner service, the venue stays open late – often past midnight – and includes private karaoke rooms that shift the energy from quick dining to loud, prolonged group sessions. Note that the restaurant enforces a minimum spend per person, making it a destination for a full meal rather than a quick, solo snack.