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.
The dumplings were soft, flavorful, & literally melted in my mouth. The hot & sour soup was perfectly balanced, & the spring rolls were crispy & delicious.
Everything tasted fresh & high quality - highly recommend checking this place out!
Delicious authentic Chinese food. The Xiao long Bao (soup dumpling) is really good. Prices are decent, average. Nice couple who own & work there (I think). People come in here to dine in too, it's cute but not super atmospheric. Clean & tidy. I usually do take out. What I'm impressed by is the fact that at each table you get soy sauce, chili, & Chinese black vinegar!
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!
Rating on a uber delivery. Cannot rate service of atmosphere. Wonton & noodle soup was a big disappointment. Wontons were soggy balls of flour. Seems they had stayed in water for too long. The additional noodles were of same consistency & there was very little broth. Overall feels like a lump of flour. 3 leaves of baby bokchoi as "vegetables"
So the reason why I gave this place 5 stars for atmosphere is because it matches its value product offering - Meaning, they pricing is extremely fair & their quality, freshness, & portions as well as taste exceed their pricing. We had number 8 shrimp wonton soup for two with bok choy & noodles, with a sesame finish that was so excellent you don't even need to add soy or anything as the broth is beyond delicious. I could have a bowl of broth alone & be happy. The soup came with 8 sizeable wontons that were fantastic & juicy & filled with shrimp. 🍤 We then had number 35 dumpling filled with shrimp 🍤 , porc 🐖 & chives & it was cooked fried as you can tell. It needed no additional seasoning or sauce once again - a testament to their ability to create deep balanced umami flavours perfectly on its own without needing extras. The soup was $9.99 & the dumplings (15 of them) was $23.99 - well worth it. & we got two wonton cookies with the usual message inside & they were a great end to the meal. Next time we plan to try the chicken & mushroom dumplings & hope to have enough room to try the fried sesame balls with red bean paste inside. Yummy right! Very important to know, the owner is so genuine & sweet. She is so appreciative of her customers & runs around the restaurant keeping customers happy while making sure the cash & take out are also managed. enjoy all.
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.
I've been eating here since it opened. I order the same dishes each time: shrimp tempura with katsu sauce, shrimp wonton soup & pickled cucumbers. They sent me the wrong sauce (plum sauce) & when I called to complain, he told me I was WRONG & they don't serve it with Katsu sauce, even though it's clearly listed on the menu (& I've been eating here since 2019). The man actually had the audacity to hang up on me! Clearly, I'm not making it up as I can see it says "with katsu sauce". I WILL NEVER BUY from here again. Shame on you, for treating your customers like garbage.
