SHINYI Handmade Dumplings | dumpling house of 416

The dumplings are pretty good - not mind blowing or anything, but they’re nice and fresh. The fried dumplings are the way to go here, even though I usually prefer steamed. They’re really juicy and flavourful. The peach juice that I got was also absolutely delicious. Service is fairly quick as well. No real complaints, but it’s not my favourite place to get dumplings in Toronto. If you’re not a huge fan of very umami flavours in your dumplings, this might not be your ideal spot. Prices are pretty good as well.

The best authentic Chinese food in downtown! Sweet and sour pork tenderloin, amazing eggplant, grilled cauliflower, smashed cucumber salad, and even the rice were perfect and very yummy. Portions were gigantic, two-three dishes are enough for two people. The staff is friendly, always smiling and ready to recommend something. Definitely our go-to place every week

Nice little place for dumplings, but they actually have quite an extensive menu. Some dishes are quite reasonable and others are on the pricier side. Portions are generous. Not as crowded as other places close by, but worth a spot on the rotation. I would recommend this place for both locals and visitors.

Was researching online and the individual hot pot set caught my eye. Decided to give it a try. You get to pick your choice of meat, sauce, and staple food (rice, noodle, or soup dumplings). The set comes with assorted veggies, quail eggs, luncheon meat, bean curd roll, imitation crab sticks, fish balls, enoki mushrooms, and yam noodles. Also included is plum juice and sesame balls for dessert. It was a lot of food and I was not able to finish everything. At $19.95+tax, you really can't go wrong!

We ordered a variety of dumplings including the Rainbow Dumplings. All the dumplings were decent expect for 1 mishap. The Xiaolongbao were solid on the inside and there was no broth whatsoever. This was a slight disappointment. Its also important to note that the rainbow dumplings all come in different flavours so your experiences may vary. I personally found them all good but the people I was with preferred certain ones over others. At the end of the day, the colours are just a branding gimmick (albeit a fun one) but its a cool thing to try at least once just because its fun and not too crazy.

This restaurant is a decent option when you’re unsure of exactly what you’re craving, as the menu offers a mix of Northern Chinese dishes along with a few Cantonese options. We ordered the shrimp dumplings (har gow), which were fairly average, and the fried bao, which could have been crispier as they didn’t seem fried enough. The smashed cucumber salad missed the mark, as the cucumbers weren’t actually smashed, and the black fungus and celery salad could have used a better balance of ingredients—there was too much fungus and not enough celery. The scallion oil noodles were also underwhelming, lacking flavor and depth in the oil. While the food overall was mediocre, the pricing is reasonable, and the spacious, comfortable seating is a plus. As a bonus, they offer a 10% discount if you pay in cash. It’s not a spot I’d rush back to, but it might work for a quick, casual meal if you’re nearby and in the mood for variety.

Delighted to eat these delicious dumplings! In my experience in Toronto, these were the best dumplings I've ever tasted!!!! Additionally in the photo you can see the Kung Pao chicken with fried rice, great for sharing. A highlight is that everything is very clean and the service is very good. 5/5

Most of the food was really good, garlic broccoli is super good. Hot and sour soup was a bit bland. 8/10