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How we read reviews →A tucked-away CBD laneway institution serving Shandong-style mackerel dumplings regulars crave for weeks after visiting.
Tiny, no-frills laneway diner with a handful of tables. the appeal is the food rather than the room, and reviewers describe the space as cramped when busy.
Signature mackerel dumplings not commonly found elsewhere in the city, handmade dumplings and buns, and a laneway location near the Majorca Building that regulars treat as an insider find.
Shandong-style Northern Chinese dumplings and bao, praised by reviewers with Chinese heritage as reminiscent of small local markets in China, though quality consistency has varied between recent visits.
Most reviewers call it good value for handmade dumplings at CBD laneway prices (around $14-16 a serve), though a few felt portions were small and pricier than expected on an off visit.
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