Qing Hua Dumpling - (Maisonneuve)

Amazing dumplings! The flavors are so rich and vibrant, a lot of very good options to choose from. Served fast and fresh! Steaming hot and ready in a few moments, the kind and good service was always on point. Ideal for enjoying a nice and calming evening with friends or family, there are some tables for slightly larger groups too.

The server was extremely friendly, food came out quickly and I felt very welcome. The wonton soup was perfectly hot and delicious. I got the pork and coriander dumplings which were soo good and juicy. Will definitely come back here

Really yummy contemporary Asian food along with some traditional favorites. Take recommendations from the staff and enjoy some great new dishes.

No complaints. Delicious dumplings and they prepare them very fast. My go-to dumplings are steamed Shrimp, Chive and Egg and fried Beef & Onion. I love that you can split your order to be half and half of whatever you like. Oh and try the cucumber salad, it’s delish. Very kind waitress and good atmosphere.

Dumpling wrappers are pleasantly chewy but not too doughy. Water cups are refilled promptly. Service is fast. Prices are fair. Tummy is full :) Had the Dumpling Surprise. Would recommend for first-timers, but stick to your favorites if you've already got em!

If you're looking for dumplings, this is the place to go. My son went out with some friends and recommended this place to me so we decided to go have dinner. The dumplings are absolutely amazing and the prices are more than reasonable for what you get. I highly recommend the following ones, peanut butter dumplings, pork shrimp and coriander, beef and cheese, chicken and mushroom and the chicken and dill. We had a lot of different flavors and they were all delicious but these were my personal favorites. Keep in mind that they only serve dumplings so don't expect any sides like rice or noodles but that's okay as you get the opportunity to feast on many different flavors. They have two locations in Montreal, one located in Chinatown and this one that is closer in the downtown core. A must stop if you're in the area.

The food here is awesome. It tastes authentic at least. The lamb with shrimp one is strongly and especially recommended! The servers are communicative and friendly; they’ve been doing their job nicely and organizing! Been here several times, in a nutshell, lovely

Very nice decor with lots of cachet. I adore the hibiscus 🌺 on the ceiling! Service was very fast and friendly. Lamb and coriander dumplings were delicious, really well flavored. We also enjoyed the peanut dumplings and cold peanut noodles. Hot and sour soup was goid, flavor was on the subtle side, not too strong or overly spicy, but there is chili oil on the table if you like to turn up the heat.

Qing Hua Dumpling has huge portion sizes, but unfortunately the food wasn't memorable to me. We came in pretty late on a Tuesday night and were able to sit wherever we wanted. Service was quick and spoke English which was great. We ordered the cucumber salad, fried shrimp, pork and chive dumplings, and steamed lamb and green onion dumplings. The cucumber salad was refreshing and flavorful, but it wasn't anything special. I liked how the pan fried dumplings had a bit of crust across the bottom of them. When biting into them, they were super juicy, almost like soup dumplings, which I wasn't expecting. They were average tasting in my opinion, and I kinda wished they weren't so soupy on the inside. I'm not a big fan of lamb dumplings, so I didn't eat many of those but they were also quite soupy on the inside. The dumpling skins were thick and filling, so after eating maybe half a plate I was already full, which was surprising since 15 dumplings doesn't sound like a crazy large amount to me. Overall, I thought the food was pretty plain tasting, but I appreciated the big portions for the price point. Not sure if I would recommend though, there are better options to check out nearby.

I needed takeout in a pinch and other Yelp reviews were very helpful in directing me to Qing Hua. The other Yelpers were right - the marinated cucumber appetizer was very good! All of the portions were large to boot. We split an order of two dumplings. One pork with scallion and the other chicken with mushrooms. Both were good, nice and brothy inside. The accompanying dipping sauce was mildly spicy. I honestly think you could forego the sauce but the dumplings paired with it fairly well. Pickup was easy, even for a visiting tourist. Happy to have ordered from here!

Came in just to get a taste so we got the Dumpling Sampler which came with 15 of the chef's choice of dumplings. Among the sampler we got a shrimp/pork/chive, pork/corn, pork/scallion, pork/chives, pork/dill, and curry beef. All of the dumplings were tasty and seasoned well. I prefer this spot over Sammi & Soupe. The interior is nice and they have a cocktails menu too. One complaint is the dining area smells a bit like cigarette smoke which I think came from the kitchen.

Best dumplings i've tried, they are always my favorite one to go! The service is great, fast delivery

Had steamed pork and cabbage dumplings, they were very good, almost felt like I was eating soup dumplings which are my favorites. The service was great and I loved the way I was treated. Very cozy place, good for a date or just a solo dinner.

I love this new location! It's got the same great quality dumplings but in a nicer setting. It gets busy fast during rush hours and the service gets a bit slow because of it so keep that in mind. But otherwise, if you like this chain of dumplings, you'll like it here too.

Their new location on de Maisonneuve is great. Nice furniture, space and the dumplings are so good!

One of many dumpling places in down town Montréal. Second time here on a busy Saturday night. We got the last table. Minimal Staff in a dark dim basement. Crowd probably here for the food and not the decor. Prices are affordable which explains the large student presence. The staff seemed cold and distant as in many of these restaurants. Not inviting or warm, almost annoyed of our presence. I ordered a soup with dumplings which only showed up with my main. We order one pan fried choice which only gets pan fried on one side?? A few minutes later we got the soup and steamed dumplings. The tables are small and close to each other. We got to share our condiments with our neighbors since the tables are too small. If you don't mind poor service and tight quarters, you'll enjoy the good food at a very reasonable price. New location on deMaisonneuve is brighter cleaner louder.

I loved this place. They specialize in dumplings. They make them so well. My buddy said this is what they are known for. The menu boasted so many options to choose from. We got some fried and some steamed. Portions were right too. We had the pork dumplings with cabbage and these were so cooked perfectly and each bite had flavor. Fried and steamed to perfection. Some of the best that I've ever had. The other scrumptious one was the chicken and green onion dumplings. Bite after juicy bite; I had a piece of heaven. Great job!!

They aren't the best spot but they're the 3rd best out of the all the reviews I've read and they do a solid job at that.They have good ingredients, the pork and cabbage is my favourite it doesn't taste cheap and taste pretty fresh. The coriander and lamb was good but since I got them steamed they weren't the best but if I would of got them fried it would of made a world of difference. I've ordered with them twice the first time I wasn't a fan but after the second time I realized they're in fact good. The only thing that sucks was we order 2 of everything thinking it would be 4-8 of each but really it was 15 each so we were stuck with 70 dumplings and ended up spending 60. FYI =peanut butter ravioli are awesome the sauce, a tad of spice but nothing an amateur can't handle.

Update: they've moved to 1675 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O, Montreal, QC H3H 1J6 A M B I A N C E This place is so clean, fresh and new! It's a very casual restaurant that is good for groups! The decor is adorable! C L E A N L I N E S S New location so everything looks super clean and new! O V E R A L L Q U A L I T Y This is definitely a great place for Dumplings! We had the #5 Peanut Butter Dumplings (our usual move!) and they were good. They were very peanut buttery, but were missing something... I couldn't put my finger on it, maybe a spice or oil? They were solid, not the best. Then we went for the Chef's Choice Dumpling Surprise! We thought this was a good choice as you get to try many dumplings! But it's all a surprise, so they don't tell you which kinds you got!! So I can't really comment on the different flavors, but it was an interesting experience for my boyfriend and I to try to guess what we were eating! I must say these Soup Dumplings are well done! The dough is so good! It is thick and doesn't really fall apart! They're also filled with a lot of tasty soup!! You get 15 dumplings, of 5 different flavors. So three of each! It was definitely fun! C O S T $ W A I T T I M E S Usual dumpling wait times. But we got there and there was no line which is GREAT! We sat down right away which was nice! P A R K I N G & L O C A T I O N New location, on Maisoneuve super close to Guy-Concordia metro. So yeah, paid parking and you'll probably have to walk!

An unexpected surprise of a dumpling shop! Hard to believe I've walked by it for 3+ years and not tried them. Guess it is a failure of judging a place by its exterior. My to-go fried dumplings were amazing -- crisp and delicious. And not that expensive for the quantity you get! Highly recommend.

This place is a staple for soup dumplings and they deliver on this. They started off in a "hole in the wall/semi basement" a couple blocks away from this location. The new location is now bright and cleaner but let's be honest, people aren't coming for the ambience but for the food. Be prepared to wait as there is always a line. Although it may look long it moves fairly quick but that also means you'll feel a little pressured to leave once you're done with your food. They are quick to serve you but hard to get a hold of if you need them again until it's time to clear your table. They're running a busy business and it shows but they'll be polite about it the whole time. We ordered the spring rolls to start but that was a mistake, they were small and pretty bland. Order the dumplings! They have them fried or steamed and many different options of fillings including some vegetarian. We had the pork and coriander and they were excellent. You can also take out if you don't finish (it's very easy to over order with all the great options). All in all, good spot of a quick, cheap and easy meal but don't except anything more!

A pleasant atmosphere with crowd-pleasing dishes. I was elated with my jellyfish appetizer! Get your umami hit with a sweet and spicy kick. The jellyfish was almost crunchy; the consistency was unlike anything I've eaten before! I would recommend trying this dish if you're feeling a little adventurous. The dumplings were all delicious and made in-house. I found it fun that you can make your own sauce with the choice of soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, etc. Overall, I'd recommend this location to friends and family. I would definitely eat at Qing Hua again as the soup dumplings were fun but didn't explode all over the place and didn't break the bank! A few frivolous points: My friend and I were 2/3 finished with our appetizers when the steamed dumplings arrived. This was inconvenient because I am a creature of habit and like to finish my appetizer before the main dishes. Maybe it's a normal practice in dumpling restaurants?! I did end up breaking my habit and went back and forth between my appetizer and the dumplings, but by the time I took my first dumpling it was starting to become lukewarm. One of our orders was incorrect. Instead of 15 fried dumplings we got 6 steamed dumplings. The sever dropped it off and ran to another table. We did quickly gain the attention of a different server who was able to give us the correct order.

I haven't been to Qing Hua for a few years but I'm glad to see it's still as popular as ever. This was THE place where I first discovered my love for dumplings. We came on a Tuesday evening, around 8:00pm, and had to wait to get seats! I couldn't believe how busy they were. The menu is dumplings, dumplings and more dumplings. Although there is a lunch menu available Monday to Friday (11:00am - 3:00pm). The inside looks exactly the same. I like how you can peer through the kitchen window and see all the dumplings being made in house. They're lightning fast! We ordered and had our three dishes in no time. We may have gone overboard but hey, leftovers are never bad. - Shrimps with pork and leek (#21) ($9.99) - we got one order boiled and the other steamed. Each order gets you 15 dumplings and the filling is nicely stuffed. Don't forget these dumplings have soup inside so be careful with your bites. - Pork and dill (#31) ($8.99) - first time trying out dill in dumplings. Loved it! Not overpowering but the perfect balance. These were my favourite of the night. I need more dill in my life. - Mix flavour dumpling soup (#3) ($7.99) - I also wanted to try their dumpling soup out which was totally unnecessary for two people (10 dumplings included) but it was way better than expected. They throw in an assortment of dumplings, I'm assuming extras/reject ones but I liked it. The broth was surprisingly light and flavourful. 40 dumplings later (well, with a few for home), we left very satisfied. Qing Hua is the OG when it comes to dumplings in town and I'm happy to report it's still as good as ever.

3.5 stars New location! The place is immaculately clean and the staff were very attentive. You have the option of steamed or pan fried dumplings and can choose a half/half option as well for $0.50 more. We tried the pork and leek dumplings and the pork and pickled cabbage. Both were juicy on the inside and seasoned fine. We found the actual dough to be slightly disappointing because the edges would dry quickly and the pan fried dumplings could have been more crispy/fried. Overall, good deal for the price (average $11 for 15 dumplings) and convenient location for those who live around Concordia or downtown.

These dumplings have been excellent virtually every single time I have ordered them. I'm new to the soup dumpling game as it's only been about 5 years since I had my first taste. The best way to eat these is steamed and at the restaurant. When you order it for delivery, the dumpling experience is somewhat dulled. These awesome pockets of meat and juice depreciate with time like a questionable investment. Thirty minutes in a styrofoam container, followed by a quick 30 second zap in the microwave, renders them a little chewier and grittier than the fresh product at the restaurant. Nevertheless, the flavours are still there. My favourite is the lamb coriander, followed closely by the the shrimp/pork combos. Beef curry is also rich and hearty. The soy/vinegar dipping sauce is unique and perfect for these dumplings. This is real stick to your ribs food that fills you up quickly and efficiently. The average price for 15 steamed dumplings is about 13 dollars. You can get them fried as well, but I find the flavours do best when they can breath rather than being obliterated by the frying process. The batch that I ordered last night tasted slightly less seasoned than on previous occasions. Also, the filling was a little less smooth than I had remembered. I don't know if they have changed them, or if this is in my head. This is why I took the rating down to a 4 rather than a five. I'll make a point of eating at the restaurant soon and will be more than happy to bump it back to a 5 star if the dumpling is consistent with the past. Either way, whether it's 4 or 5 stars, we're talking about a great product. Either way, these dumplings are a great experience, especially during the colder months. Like most food, they go really well with a bottomless glass of wine or beer. Good times.

My type of comfort food! I was in the mood for a quick dinner after a long flight, and I saw this place around the corner from our accommodation. We walked in at around 6 PM on a Friday and they looked pretty busy. The interior is small but cozy, with an active but conversation-friendly noise level. You can watch the chefs wrap dumplings live through a window into the kitchen--just be careful to not get in the way of the servers! I placed an order for a mix of #12 Spinach, Vermicelli, & Egg and #15 Fungus & Zucchini Steamed Dumplings (add $.50 to choose two types) to-go. We had to wait a bit for our order, but they were understandably quite busy so it wasn't a big deal. The order came with 12 dumplings and a side of chili oil/soy sauce dipping sauce. Eat the dumplings warm! They can taste a bit doughy cold. I enjoyed both flavors but slightly preferred the Fungus & Zucchini because it was a bit more flavorful. I can definitely see myself frequenting Qing Hua for simple & filling noms if I lived in the area!

Service here is terrible. We came here around 1pm and there's really not a ton of people. We were seated right away but no one took our order until 20 mins later. We literally had to flag someone down. When we were ordering, we kept repeating we wanted the "pork and corn" and the waiter kept asking us "what number" and we said "pork and corn, uh 26?" And it turns out 26 was "pork and leek" and 26A is "pork and corn". So after repeating it two - three times, we still got the wrong order just because the wrong number was given which is super frustrating. No other numbers on here had an A or a B so I can see why my husband missed it. Furthermore, taste wise and texture, it's nothing compared to Mai Xiang in Chinatown and Sammy's soup dumpling. So skip this place if you're looking for a good dumpling house with decent customer service in Montreal. Disappointing.

This place serves delicious dumplings for a really good price! Most of their menu is around 10$ and you get 15 steamed or fried dumplings with it. I got pork&coriander and pork&cabbage dumplings for mix and match; both were very good. Their meat dumplings have soups in them so it's really juicy but the veggie dumplings don't. One thing I didn't love about them was the thick skin/wrap. 15 dumplings were already filling and the thick wrap got a little too much by the end. If you're looking for a nice sit down dinner and fancy ambience, this is not for you. The place is dimly lit and the crowd is mainly families with young kids of locals. But for casual dinner filled with good dumplings, this is perfect.

Brought a large group to this location. I'm a fan of Qinghua in Chinatown, but not this one. Food was meh. I love dumplings and these were subpar, very ordinary.

I took an extra long walk down St. Catherine to find this small street level shop. It almost seems out of place mixed in a quiet area with almost all Middle Eastern restaurants and bakeries. There is only one waitress barely caring for all of the customers and she does not have time for your needs. A complimentary pot of tea is served. I also appreciate the namesake specific dinner wear that is served with the logo. There are different condiments on the table for you to mix together as your own sauce recipe. I recommend 1/3 ratio of each. The dumplings here are served in large quantities per order, which range from $9-12 CAD. Some previous reviews noted that they compare with soup dumplings, or Xiao Long Bao. From the appearance of the crescent shaped pillows, this did not appear true. However, once you bite into the skin, your mouth will fill with hot, delicious soupy goodness. After eating XLB a multitude of times in NYC, this familiar experience was long overdue. The skin is thicker and has more chew to it, but that is actually what I prefer. I ordered the shrimp and pork dumplings, which were perfectly seasoned with a sweet and salty balance topped off with a ginger fragrance. My only complaint is that the shrimp inside were not deveined. One order is definitely enough per person, and more than that would be overkill. I do regret not ordering a vegetable based appetizer to break up all of the meat intake. Maybe the cold cucumber salad would be a good pairing in the future.

Handmade, fresh dumplings for a good price! Overall great experience- we ordered a mix and match takeout of two vegetarian dumplings (spinach and fungus). The wait was quite a bit longer than expected for the small takeout order but they were very busy (full restaurant) so that wasn't unreasonable.

These are the best dumplings in The city . its super fresh and beyond tasty the pork abd corriander and shrimp and anything and amazing but they make a curry beef that osind blowing . 5 stars for sure if I could give them 6 I would Also great drink menu and tasty sake

I like them! Cheap and kind of healthy! Only once when i ordered and picked it up, I found the dumplings not cooked and was more like dough. I am a vegetarian, they used to have a lot of vegetarian options before. Now whenever I ask them for tofu dumplings, I get an answer as NO mostly

I mean honestly! A place just for dumplings?! I can get use to this! As a newcomer to Montreal from Florida, I've only heard of such a place and never really got the chance to dine at one...until now. Big juicy dumplings for about $9-12...it can't be beat. I went with my brother, he has their pork and mushroom dumplings(fried) and I had their beautifully steamed pork and pickled cabbage option. Very quick service, they do have different options on their menu as well in terms of the filling in their dumplings. You are guaranteed to walk out of there full and satisfied. I'm so happy that I got a chance to try this place because it just got added to my favorites. If your looking for low key date night, or just something different, I would highly recommend it, close to Concordia University and right next to the metro stop. Go and grab a bite, you won't regret it!!

The service is a little slow, and the dumplings are messy to eat - the steamer they're served in drips right onto the table, so you're left with a puddle of soup and condensation at the end. I'm also not super impressed with the flavours. They're all quite bland and often difficult to distinguish other than the herb options, like coriander and dill - but the curry chicken, which I had most recently, barely tasted of anything at all. I also had several chunks of unchewable gristle in my last batch. In short, I've had better quality, more varied, and tastier soup dumplings elsewhere - try Sammi's or The Dumpling House.

I love dumplings since I last had some which was in January. This one served its purposes. Over 30 toppings to choose from where you are bound To find something you like. The price is really reasonable too with the amount of food you get. I had 15 beef and curry dumplings. It was not bad to eat but not something I want to eat in the future. The curry and beef mix with soja sauce dont go well together. However, the second dumplings were chicken and mushrooms. I heard from my friend, the mushrooms werent there. Overall, this place served homemade dumplings. I would give this 3 stars for a first time. The customer service could use a little more work since we had To call a waitress To be served. I believe this place could be pretty good.

Delicious dumplings! 15 steamed or fried dumplings for around $10. I recommend steamed because the fried ones can sometimes be overdone. I've tried their pork and coriander, chicken with mushroom, and pork with leek and shrimp dumplings. All were very good! I also tried their marinated cucumber appetizer. Definitely recommend...but let it be know, it's large! Their portions are overall very large. I always end up taking home ~5-7 dumplings with me. Service - very slow and pretty unfriendly. It takes a long time to be acknowledged by a server after you've been seated and often a long time to get your food. Don't even ask about water! I've gone over to their counters and refilled water myself with their pitchers. That being said -- food is good enough that I go back regardless of the service. I'd say it's a great place to go if you're craving dumplings and are more patient than me. Also great place to order take out from! *Not a good place to go if you're vegetarian.

The shop on Ave Lincoln is the smallest and least renovated of the Qing Hua "franchise". Although the interior is kind of shabby, the dumplings are great. They're not crescent-shaped like the ones most commonly found in Chinese restaurants and households, but are more round and plump. I'm guessing it helps the dumplings hold the broth inside? The broth is really one of the factors contributing to Qing Hua's popularity. It's full of flavor, but also burning hot, so be careful if you're "cat-tongued" (or nekojita, as the Japanese would say). If you don't want to risk burning your mouth, you can simply nib open the dumpling from the top and let the broth leak out. Another secret to Qing Hua's success are the handmade dumpling wraps. They're typically fresher and better in "mouthfeel" than machine-made ones. Customer service is somewhat of a weakness at Qing Hua. Sometimes it's fast and efficient, sometimes it's slow and chaotic. I tend to avoid peak hours when possible, because the shop is inevitably understaffed. If you're still craving dumplings, try buying their frozen ones. It's very cheap and easy to prepare at home!

Holy moly the best soup dumplings I have had outside China. I crave it now that I'm back in the States. I could attempt to find something comparable in New York City the next time I'm there but I fear I won't. The shrimp and pork dumplings were better than the vegetarian we tried, as vegetarian was a bit dry; it's hard to get really good vegetarian food in a place that is known for their pork/meat, I suppose. I agree that the reason this place is not 5 stars all the way is simply because of the lackluster (VERY SLOW) service. They're not downright rude or mean, which is acceptable, just not motivated to step it up a notch. Oh, well, I guess they they don't need to be your friend, as the food speaks for itself. I wish Amazon could deliver these to me in Massachusetts via drones...

Wow what a amazing restaurant, those dumplings are so delicious they melt in your mouth! The restaurant is very clean, great service from Ben and the owner :) Love the marinated cucumber salad as well :) Thank you for the amazing food, we will be back for sure! p.s. the also have vegan options

This place really surpassed my expectations. Very efficient and quick service. Dumpling portions were filling and lots of variety, even delicious vegetarian options. The place has a coat rack and overall really aesthetically-pleasing inside. Lastly the music made it a really chill and good vibe inside.

Very tasty soup dumplings, but don't go if you're in a hurry, they are slooooooow. We got the cucumber appetizer, then pork/green onion, pork/cabbage, and shrimp dumplings, all very good.

Simply the best dumplings EVER! So tasty and juicy, and the fried ones are amazing. Tried the zucchini and mushroom ones, fried, and porc and coriander ones. Delish

This is a rather wired review! I have had some awesome kimchi from this place but i was not there!! My wife had a chance to have lunch with friends here. I have to mention that i would never imagine her eating kimchi-sh food. She simply hates it! But this was so different not only did she have some but brought me some home. I had both steamed and fried ones and stuffed differently (beef, chicken, pork and shrimp) Loved it! I must go there next time!

Decided to try this place out because my fave dumpling place is closed for renovation. We arrived at the restaurant around 4:30pm, the place was almost empty. It was also very messy and it seemed like they didn't care about how the place looked. They gave us the menu right away but it took them a while to take our order. The service was extremely slow and the employees were playing around throwing stuff to each other that at one point they accidentally threw something to one of the customers sitting down. We initially wanted to order fried pork and coriander dumplings but their frying machine was not working at the time so we ended up getting pork,shrimp and leek and pork and mushroom steamed dumplings instead. I was getting impatient because the food was taking so long to come, we waited at least 40 minutes... I can only imagine how the service is when it gets busy. It's not like they were understaffed. There were only 3 tables to serve. After a long wait , they finally brought our food. I thought the dough was too thick and heavy. I almost felt like there was more dough than the actual meat filling. The pork, shrimp and leek dumplings were alright, does not have much of a taste. The pork and mushroom dumplings were so much better. The soup inside the pork and mushroom dumplings were also a lot tastier compared to the other one. We didn't finish all the dumplings so we had to take them home. I wanted to ask them for a small cup container for the sauce but I later saw that they actually sell it. $3 for 1 or $5 for 2. The bill also came up to $25+tip for 30 dumplings. So expensive ! I don't think I would come back.

Great dumplings- large number of options including vegetarian! Very cheap, large portions and quick service. I had the steamed dumplings but pan fried option is available as well.

Elle is right, juiciest dumplings I have ever devoured in my life! This basement restaurant is located where you will most likely never find it unless you are specifically searching for it. For the most part, they serve dumplings as their specialty. I would say they have about 6 or 7 tables that are nice and clean. The dumplings are made right there on-site and each order you get about 15 dumplings that you can have either fried like potstickers or steamed! I ordered the pork tongue appetizer and also an order of pork, shrimp and leek dumplings. The pork tongue app is a cold mix of sliced cucumbers, cooked pork tongue slices that temporarily holds you while they cook your dumplings (takes about 10 mins). The complimentary soup and salad: miso soup (not very impressive and bland) and the slightly sweet cole slaw (not bad!). With the main dish out, we dug right in. The dumpling skin is much thicker than a regular dumpling that helps it seal in the filling and juices inside but not too thick to taste too doughy either. As a test, I used my chopsticks to place and poke a hole on the side of one to see. Sure enough, about a tablespoon of HOT juicy broth is packed in each one and if you aren't careful, you can burn your tongue or splatter on yourself. I personally make a small dish of soy sauce with the hot chili oil as a dip to help flavor the dumpling as well as cool it off while I carefully biting into each one. Be sure to bring cash and if you forget, they conveniently have a lighted ATM machine at the door entrance. Enjoyable experience. Bon appetit!

As tasty as I remember from a few years ago! Delicious soup filled dumplings with very distinct flavors. Lamb and cilantro and pork and dill were memorable. We all tried some fried ones and definitely preferred the classic steamed. Pure Montreal: small,unassuming and fresh delicious food!

This is by far, THE best dumpling joint in Montreal. I'm a huge fan of Anthony Bourdain's various foodie shows and always on the lookout to either try new things or learn more about ethnic foods. When he did an episode on Shanghai a few years ago, he visited a dumpling palace, how these delicious tid-bits are more than just a dim-sum staple. They have a history in China stretching back centuries, how "soup dumplings" the ones literally which have a soup inside are magically made and perfectly held together in their doughy exterior. I only found out about this place a few days ago and after checking out the latest Peru exhibit at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, both of us were feeling peckish. Came here to check it out and so glad that we did. We only ordered the old stand-bys, pork and shrimp and lamb with green onions steamed dumplings and they were superb. I can't wait to go back and try out the rest of the menu. Another good sign, when we walked in at 5:30pm, the place was empty. An hour later, practically all the tables were taken up. Seriously, come here now before the hype sets in and you won't be able to get a table!

This place is particularly nice for lunch if you work in the area. The dumplings are solid - a good variety and strong execution. Everything is quite inexpensive. Be aware that the dumplings are of a specific style: thin skin, not thick skin. I like both styles so this isn't an issue with me. Interestingly, my favourite dish on their menu isn't a dumpling though. It's their tofu with "chilli sauce" appetizer. It's really fabulous.

Best steamed dumplings I've had in Montreal to date. The dumplings are much bigger than the ones at Mai Xiang Yuan.These steamed goodies are packed with great flavors. What makes em awesome is the broth. I have no idea how they get the broth inside the dumplings. But again, its none of my business. My job is to just finish em off. Cash only establishment. Lots of different varieties to choose from. Also they have another location in Chinatown. I'll be back again....... SOON Food - Great Service - You go here for the food, not the service Ambiance - Casual / Clean / Crowded Worth the money - Oui

This place is still amazing, but I think I may have overhyped the hot and sour soup. I think it was especially good the first time I've had it, but ever since then it's just been pretty good but nothing spectacular. The search for a perfect bowl of hot and sour soup continues... Oh and definitely get the coleslaw. Really yummy.

Thank you Qing Hua, I no longer have to go all the way to NYC for soup dumplings. For those unfamiliar, soup dumpling are made with soup directly in the dumpling. Maximum soupyness can be found in the porc variety. You'll note that the seafood and vegetable dumplings are not as soupy as the meat ones. When Qing Hua says that the are a dumpling house, they mean it. Don't expect to find anything else except a few appetizers on the menu. All the dumplings are fresh and hand made. I would recommend steamed over fried as the frying can dry them out and you will miss out on the flavour that comes in the soup. Just watch out for that first bite, they are really hot.

Not to brag but I am one of the lucky people to really have Xiaolong Bao in Shanghi at Yu Gardens. This place does a nice job, and the choices of fillings is really fun and not an option at the famous dumpling shop. The biggest difference though is the wrapper. Here they are too dry and often have a hole in them. Never the case in Shanghi. I also miss the sauce, black vinegar with ginger and sesame oil. All criticism aside, I have never had any closer outside of China. It's American prices but it's in America. Shanghai's run $1 for 15.

Delicious soup dumplings! The place was packed but the wait wasn't long. The kitchen is visible from the dining area, which gives it an extra level of reliability as it looks super clean and sterile. Overall a great experience during my visit to montreal.

Decor is OK. Accepts only cash. There is a surcharge if you want them fried. Funny thing is the pan fried ones are just pan-fried steamed dumplings. I noticed that the insides were very juicy/watery as if it was a steamed dumpling. Guess they batch produce steam dumplings of all varieties. Dumplings were just ok.

I used to love this place and come with my boyfriend for a take out every weekend. However, after our last visit we doubt we want to go back. The waiting time was getting longer and longer at each time of our visit. They always tell you your order will be ready in 15 mins, which was true at the beginning, but last time I waited almost 40 mins at the place for my take out. In addition, they made a mistake with our order. My boyfriend ordered on the phone for one order of pork leek dumplings for him (he is allergic to shrimp) and one order of pork, shrimp and leek for me. He repeated the order over the phone three times and he even mentioned he was allergic. They ended up giving us the two orders of pork, leek and SHRIMP! and we didn't notice until my boyfriend was having trouble breathing. I have a very bad aftertaste after that night.

First time I tried this dumpling thing. We were eating beef and onion, chicken curry, shrimps and pork with coriander. The food was great, the service should be better and the place really need some renovation. They have imported beers. Prices nice. Cash and debit. After all 3* from me.