Arshile K.
Yelp
I want so badly to say that these are my favourite dumplings in the city, but I won't. I love dumplings as a whole to the extent that picking a single place as having the best ones seems impossible. They're all, for the most part, good. But. These are exceptionally good. These punch way above their weight.
Beautiful, consistent, filling, delicious, fresh, comforting - all the things a dumpling can be, these are. I usually get the vegan option. It's surprisingly complex. The mushroom is springy, the pine nuts are fatty, and the spinach is fresh. Then of course you have the wrapper, which is thin, relatively speaking, but thick enough to leave you satisfied. I also really enjoy the vegan broth, which is seaweed based and super light.
The place itself is clean and minimalist. One communal table with seating running along the walls, a window into the kitchen where you can watch old ladies expertly assemble these delicacies during the day, and a cash register. It's actually impressively designed.
The owners are young people with a great idea, product and vision. I wish them all the best with their restaurant - they can certainly count on me coming back often!