Fodor's Expert Review Qing Hua Dumplings

Groups of students and other budget-conscious connoisseurs of hearty chows crowd the tables at this hole-in-the-wall restaurant for traditional Chinese jiaozi, or soup dumplings, just like they make them in northeast China, with a price that's right: just C$12 for 15 dumplings. Demand is high for the lamb-and-coriander dumplings; the boiled shrimp, leek, and egg version; and the fried dumplings with chicken and curry. There are also several varieties of vegetarian dumplings, including tofu and vegetables, zucchini and vegan "salami," cabbage and vegetarian Texas sausage, or pumpkin. Service can be a bit slow, but it's worth the wait.  Cash only. There is another location downtown at 1675 boul. de Maisonneuve O.