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Mother's Dumplings
Dumpling Restaurant and Dim Sum Restaurant$$$$
Toronto
"Get the green onion pancakes with your dumplings!"(8 Tips)
"Having said that it's still a pretty solid dumpling house."(6 Tips)
"Dumplings is all about the pan fried pork and chives dumplings."(4 Tips)
"Really good pork and dill dumplings!"(4 Tips)
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@kingmoDecember 18, 2011All dumplings, all the time. Can be a belly-filling one-trick pony, but they know what they're doing and they do it really well! Ask for sauces to round out the flavour excursion
Lou LouMarch 19, 2017Do not know what the people are complaiing about-for me B9 were the best dumplings I have ever tried. Loved the shabby place and the ladies makig dumings before our very eyes.
photojunkieApril 19, 2012My favorite items here are the Pork and Dill dumplings and the Green Onion pancake. The food is delicious and affordable. A definite must try. You will love it.
Gabriel SeahSeptember 24, 2021You get your fortune on the order sheet which also has citations for it being the best Chinese restaurant in Toronto. I was surprised by the alcohol selection: it was very western.
- Gabriel SeahSeptember 24, 2021I9 gave a variety of sides (3). The tofu noodles had a different texture from usual & was cut with green pepper & tomato. The peanuts were too firm & there was seaweed too. All 3 were not good.
Sean O'BrienAugust 31, 2014The dumplings here are so good it should be called Heaven's dumplings. The staff and cooks were so friendly - great great place.- Gabriel SeahSeptember 24, 2021F2 Da Lu noodles (pork) was similar to Southern Chinese lor mee but with a thinner sauce. It had the same noodles even. The portion was huge & the soup was pretty tasty.
Jessica FerronNovember 23, 2018Authentic soup buns and pan fried dumplings! Love being able to watch them make the dumplings if you sit in the back of the restaurant.
Can’t say enough good things about this place, it’s really all good. Pork and dill dumplings stand out.
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014A traditional restaurant in Chinatown. You can go with your friends and get dumplings, and it's just amazing. Read more
MichaelMarch 20, 2018Damn good dumplings and buns. But like, oh damn, those dumplings. I eat a lot of dumplings, and these are really good 😍🥟
Nick GrayNovember 9, 2015A little over-hyped, but I'll tell you what I loved: the lamb shumai. VERY yummy. Also the dumpling soup (now $2, not $1).
Aline AssisSeptember 10, 2016Great dumplings, nice atmosphere and service. It feels like everything in the menu tastes amazing.
Hani EMay 17, 2015The spring onion pancake was delicious. All the dumplings are on form. Also recommend the steamed dessert dumplings.
CT VaJanuary 4, 2019Get any of the broiled dumplings! The lamb dumplings are a great choice as well. Bring cash.
Terry MyersMay 9, 2012Be warned the dumplings are so good you can eat yourself into pain here! You have to try the green onion pancake
Devin MooreApril 18, 2013Beef and onion roll, melon shrimp and pork pan fried, pork and green onion steamed. Best thing on Spadina aside from the ruler; Kings noodle house
Jane TimmSeptember 4, 2016You can see the chefs making the dumplings and that is very cool. As for the food it was so-so. The lamb shumai was surprising and neat, while the bbq pork buns were dry and low on flavor.
MeenahJanuary 17, 2016Juicy pork dumplings - yum! You can also order frozen ones to take home with you
RTWgirl ArnetteJune 7, 2013I've never seen lamb shumai in other dumpling spots....try it, it was tasty
Christy ZhouOctober 2, 2010Take frugality to the next level with a large bowl of Northern-style wonton soup for $3.50. And try the tomato-egg soup and zhajiang mian (Chinese spaghetti) for an undiluted hit of the old country.
Alexander BlanchardApril 8, 2018Green onion pancake was dope! In addition, the pork and chive steamed dumplings were tasty!
Love the fried dumplings, but my favourite taste is the pork and dill (only boiled).
Fantastic dumplings.. Incredible prices, definitely a must try I'd you are in the area and looking for yummy comfort foods
Aydın SarucanJanuary 6, 2020Melon tofu and the shrimp, are favourites of our family. And the sesame balls.- Gabriel SeahSeptember 24, 2021C1 pan fried dumplings with pork & bak choi was ok. Nothing to shout about, restaurant name notwithstanding. D5 potato pancake was decent: like rosti but denser.
No 223August 10, 2010Quoting my friend who grew up consuming 20 dumplings a day since a toddler, "if u want d best authentic chinese dumplings around chinatown area, go to Dumpling house near dundas instead." my take? Mot
Sabrina TAugust 16, 2011Toronto's BEST kept secret. just north of the main area of chinatown. the best dumplings in town. nothing special. just simple homemade chinese food!
Yao HuangJune 23, 2017Ok, I admit that I am rather picky about dumplings. The skin of dumplings is what matters! And at Mother's Dumplings, the skin is just not right! My expectations were high, thus my disappointment!
Pork & dill dumplings are the best. Can order boiled or pan-fried.
CateNovember 19, 2012So yummy and has really great prices! One person can eat enough to be full for about $10.
Xin Bei Ch'ngOctober 19, 2017I had the beanpaste noodles and spring onion pancake and thought it was just mediocre. :/ Noodles were a little overcooked,pancakes were not flaky and crispy. Should've tried the dumplings instead.
Josee RivardSeptember 1, 2011Eat in and then buy them fresh or frozen to bring home! Always a stop for me when passing through china town :)
Annie KunwarJanuary 4, 2016Yummy spicy dumplings but according to my Asian friends, this place is over priced.
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Welcome to Mother’s Dumplings, a cozy, welcoming café in the heart of Chinatown serving delicious Northern Chinese style comfort food based on family recipes!
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
(416) 217-2008
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"we tried pork dumplings, red bean pancakes, cabbage noodles and pork and pickled cabbage dumplings and everything was tasty! also good service"
R - 5.9
"Try the beef and onion dumplings. Got about 15 on the plate. Flavourful filling. Not that crispy deep fried but texture is still satisfying"
Jon Pong - 8.1
"Best dumplings in the city! Get the hot & sour soup + garlic baby bok choy to complete your dumpling experience!! Mmmm"
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