Jana W.
Yelp
The dumplings are terrible!!!
Let me preface this by saying that I don't normally write bad reviews based on one experience. And I know this isn't a "dumpling spot." And I might even give this place another chance and try one of their lunch specials at some point. If I do I'll update.
That being said, everything about my visit was negative. First of all, I almost didn't go in at all due to their B rating from the health department. I used to work in the food service industry and I know for a fact that getting an A isn't that hard. I generally stay away from anywhere that doesn't have an A rating, but this place was recommended to me and it's convenient to work.
The service was lousy. Again, having worked in food services, I generally give people the benefit of the doubt. But the girl at the counter was downright rude and was difficult to understand. It wasn't even because of her English, it was just the way she mumbled.
Still, I was looking forward to my dumplings. I love dumplings! I wasn't expecting it to be any Prosperity Dumpling (which I also reviewed), but I figured they would at least be edible! I ordered the pork fried dumplings, which come in a decent portion of 8. At least it would be decent if you actually liked them. They were soggy, undercooked, and the dough tasted gross. I ended up taking the meat out and only eat the part of the dough that had been browned some. The majority of the dumpling went to waste. All I could think of as I was trying to get them down was, "I paid over $5 for this??" That's right, it cost me $5.65. In the city I could get that for just a couple bucks and actually enjoy it, but out here it's almost $6 and is almost inedible.
Normally I would try to end with something positive, but I got nothing. Like I said, I might give it one more chance for the actual meals, but it'll be a while before I work up the nerve for that.
Oh, and the chairs were really uncomfortable too.