Reviews for Mama Dumpling highlight fresh, handmade dumplings and a cozy, intimate vibe that many diners enjoy. Lamb dumplings and pan fried varieties are especially praised, while the dumplings made to order and the option to watch them being prepared add to the appeal. Several comments note generous portions and good leftovers, and the overall flavor is described as satisfying and comforting. Service is described as acceptable but slow during busy times, leading to longer waits, and a few dishes have caused discomfort or were reported to be undercooked. Prices are described as a bit expensive by some, though the restaurant remains a frequent choice for families. One review mentions a food poisoning incident from a mixed order, which is noted as an outlier in an otherwise steady track record. Overall, Mama Dumpling is seen as a reliable spot for dumplings with strong flavor and a lively display of the cooking, while waiting and occasional missteps remind that experiences can vary.
I have to say I wasn't too impressed with the dumplings. They were mid, just okay & not a lot of choices for pescatarian.
The peanut butter dumplings were also not too great.
I wouldn't go back to this dumpling place, there are sooo many more all around that taste a lot better.
One thing I did like is that their dumplings were not overcooked with the steam & stayed a little firm.
Service wasnt too bad either, but they can pay a little more attention to their customers.
Very fresh dumplings made to order. Lamb are very special. Shrimp won ton soup has a very shrimpy broth, so good. Averages at about 16$ a bamboo bowl of 15 steamed dumplings. Fried is a bit more. Cozy.
Cozy, & cool. Best dumplings you could find in West Island (through assume that Sammi is comparable).
Pork & cabbage are excellent! & the hot & sour soup is one of the better ones I've found in MTL!
Friendly staff & fast service. The shrimp & lamp dumplings were the table favourites. Didn't love the mushroom & vermicelli dumplings as they weren't soupy.
Food used to be decent but deteriorated quite drastically recently. Spring rolls were not crispy enough & tasted like the oil used wasn't hot enough. The steamed dumplings were all glued together & no way we could get one out without breaking the dumpling wrapper, thus losing all the soup inside. Honestly, I can easily get a pack of frozen dumplings from an Asian grocery store & taste much better & cost far less. Also, we can see quite a lot of dust & spider webs on the decorative lightbulbs & steamers on the walls, makes one wonder how much effort the owner took to maintain the store.
Nov 6, 2024
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C'est super mal propre. La vaisselle est mal lavée & une tonne de poussière & les table non laver. Le service est horrible, la serveuse reste assis derrière le comptoir quand il a des table à laver & des gens à servire.
We ordered SHRIMP dumplings. What we received was some sort of ball of various ingredients including cabbage & who knows what else. Some of the pieces tasted pork-y instead of fishy. Also the peanut sauce had to be ordered separately. After ten minutes the dumplings had hardened up to be become hand-to-chewy. Don't bother. Go For dim sum elsewhere.
Oct 5, 2024
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Went here for dinner. I ordered peanut butter dumplings & spring rolls. There was hardly any peanut butter on the dumplings & the dumplings fall apart as you are trying to eat them & the meat inside comes out so you have basically wet pasta & tiny pieces of meat. The spring rolls weren't fried properly. They were mushy instead of having a crispy outside. Also they were not the same size.
3% kitchen appreciation fee added to the check. Fine enough it would be a 3.5 if I could give that rating. Standard quality for the area, decent but nothing spectacular. Sesame balls were my favorite part of the meal.
