Meiwei Dumplings is a popular budget friendly spot known for handmade dumplings and strong value. Reviews tout authentic flavors with dishes like xiao long bao, pork and chives dumplings, beef curry dumplings, lamb dumplings, and a range of soups. Prices are consistently described as reasonable or affordable for the quality, with many calling it the best dumpling place in Montreal. The portions are generous and takeout is reliable, while dine in is described as cute and unpretentious. Staff are repeatedly praised for friendliness and efficiency, and the owners are viewed as kind and welcoming. The setting is small but cozy and clean, with a simple terrace option outside and quick service. Favorites include the xiao long bao, pork soup dumplings, and other house specialties, with some reviewers noting the broth and flavors as standout. There are occasional notes of inconsistency or variation in dishes such as rice cakes and bubble tea quality. Overall the reviews present Meiwei Dumplings as a hidden gem offering warm hospitality, fresh tasting dumplings, and solid value that keeps customers returning.
Really enjoyed the warm food on a cold winter night & the cozy ambiance was very homely & welcoming. I had the hot & sour soup, spring rolls, tempura shrimp rolls, chicken coriander steamed dumplings & shrimp, pork & chives dumplings. 10/10 will def visit again
Great dumplings & very friendly people. I definitely recommend trying it out, the juicy pork soup dumplings were delicious. The place is very small though, so keep that in mind, but there is outdoor seating!
Great little dumpling place in Westmount. We had the lamb & coriander dumplings steamed, the pork & leek dumplings fried, peanut dumpling & spicy cucumber for apps, & sesame balls to finish. Every single item was fresh, flavourful & well made.
Delicious & filling dumplings for a very good price. Definitely my go to dumpling place! They have a good variety of different dumplings. My favorite is the steamed pork & chive dumplings.
Their dumplings taste ok (the pork & chives ones are better than the pork & green onion ones) but their food is not suitable for anybody who suffers from MSG allergies. We even asked for them to not use MSG in their food & they took our order, our payment & made the delivery with a note on the plate saying "Dear Customer: We cannot remove it." rejecting our request to not use MSG. They put a lot of MSG into their food to enhance the taste that it left a very strong aftertaste in our mouth afterwards. Our mouths were so dry & we were so thirsty after eating their dumplings that we had to drink several bottles of water to quench ourselves. So if you suffer severe MSG allergies, it's best to avoid ordering from this place. Otherwise the food is fine. Our favourite is their potherb mustard & edamame beans. It's really good. If they can cook it without the sesame oil & cook the edamame beans a bit more, it would be even better.
Stumbled upon this place & will definitely return! Alex was a very gracious server. Had 2 types of dumplings: vermicelli/spinach/chives & pork/shrimp/chives. Unless you're allergic, get the peanut sauce & thank me later 😉
Nov 17, 2023
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HIDDEN GEM ALERT! 💎 What an absolute find. This is a place that prides itself on its homemade, fresh, tasty dumplings. We ordered the #35, shrimp pork & chive dumplings. Immediately, you can tell the dumplings are hand made, fried or steamed to order. They're not even soup dumplings, but they are still juicy & full of flavor. They were served piping hot & we had all the right table ingredients to make dumpling sauce (soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil). When you open the dumplings, you can see pieces of whole shrimp, pork & chives, so you know it's real ingredients. Alex was extremely kind, hardworking & passionate. He was very friendly, fast service & knows his dumplings! I would keep coming here again & again. The inside of the restaurant is simple, very clean & feels very cozy. I hope people try this place. I hope this place becomes popular & people start coming here more & more. Give it a shot, you won't have regrets.
The service was perfect, the gentleman that served us was polite. & our food was prepared & a very timely manner. The peanut butter dumplings both fried & steamed were exceptional. The best peanut butter sauce I've had in a long time. We had the tofu, pork & shrimp dumplings which are all delicious. My 16-year-old had a matcha bubble tea which was not too sweet as most other bubble teas tend to be. Overall very pleased & highly recommend.
