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This place is closer to a 3.5 for me because I was really disappointed by one of the things that I ordered, but I honestly feel bad rating low for a mom-and-pop type of shop. Also, the fact that the dumplings were homemade on the spot is deserving of half a star to bump this up to a 4.
This place is located near the registers when you walk into Kam Man. It is a simple shop with a cute logo, four tables, and two workers. I ordered the signature soup dumplings and Shanghai sticky rice with braised pork, which took 10 minutes to prepare (I was the only person, so you might have to wait longer if there are other customers).
- Signature Soup Dumplings ($11.95/6 pcs): The dumplings were on the smaller side and did not have a ton of soup, but they definitely tasted homemade. The dough was soft, chewy, and the right thickness. The soup was flavorful. I wanted something more from the filling, but it was cooked well (not dry). These came with a dipping sauce that tasted mostly of vinegar with a dash of soy sauce; I liked it, but those who cannot handle that strong of a vinegar taste would not. However, the dumplings also tasted fine on their own.
- Shanghai Sticky Rice with Braised Pork ($11.95/2 pcs): I was so disappointed by this dish. Each sticky rice only had two tiny pieces of braised pork, which were mostly fat, so I pretty much paid this much for rice (+ the effort of wrapping the rice in lotus leaves). There was too little pork to comment on the flavor, but at least the rice was indeed sticky and not overly salty despite the color. I was debating between this or the scallion pancake and now regret that I did not go with the latter.
Prices are a bit steep for the portion size, and there is a $20 minimum for credit cards. No issues with service.
If you come here, skip the sticky rice but get the soup dumplings--they are the signature for a reason.
