Mai Xiang Yuan is one of Montreal’s best dumpling restaurants. If you’re looking for a casual, cheap and speedy place to grab a bite, Mai Xiang Yuan is for you. Li Hui opened the Chinatown location in 2010, and a second location Downtown shortly after. They have been serving up steamy and flavourful Chinese dumplings since!
Ravioli Mai Xiang Yuan in Montreal's Chinatown is described as a cozy, unpretentious spot where the dumplings are the star and flavors feel homemade and authentic, with juicy pork, beef, lamb and chive fillings, chicken and shrimp options, and the famous soup dumplings that reviewers say are incredibly flavorful and comforting. The menu includes boiled and fried dumplings, cucumber salad, wood ear mushroom salad, and a cilantro and black mushroom salad, all praised for freshness, variety and satisfying portions at good value. Service is frequently highlighted as fast, friendly and attentive, though a cash only policy and on site ATM are noted by several reviewers, and a few mention occasional cleanliness concerns or pushy review requests. Overall, the place is seen as excellent value with high quality dumplings and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps guests coming back as one of the top dumpling spots in Montreal.
This place was so delicious, I loved all the food & it was so yummy. I got the pork dumpling with cilantro fried & steamed. Best dumpling I ever had. Would definitely recommend this place!
Mar 21, 2026
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
We visited Montreal for March break. It happened to be our daughter's birthday. As a huge dumpling fan, my friend told me this was the place to go, & I couldn't agree more. The kids loved tempura shrimp & we had delicious fried & steamed dumplings.
