For this entry we managed to move from Civic to Woden to try a place which Alexi has been keen to visit for some time.
This blog will deviate from the standard entry we make. We initially selected this restaurant because we all love dumplings. Good dumplings with plenty of taste, variety, etc. This restaurant serves more than dumplings but this time we wanted to try both the dumplings and some of the house specials so these will be reviewed separately. There will be no further mention of the BBQ House as we didn’t order it and therefore cannot comment.
When we arrived the place was very busy but after being asked to wait while a table was cleared we were seated at a table which was being wiped. We requested water and Chinese Tea while we chose our menus.
The restaurant was busy and we were seated near a large table of what appeared to be a group of work mates.
As we were hungry we ordered what we thought was far too much food. Due to this hunger some food was photographed later than it normally.
Dumplings
The dumpling menu now has numerous items crossed out which limits the options available. We chose, after some discussion, the Shallots Pancake (1) ($7.80) and Combination or Mixed Dumpling (15) ($13.80) Fried. On reading the menu we were slightly confused wondering if we could have the dumplings boiled, fried or steamed but when you order you have to choose the way in which they are cooked.
Alexi:
I really, really like dumplings. In fact if dumplings are on the menu I usually choose them. When I saw this place open in Woden I was dying to go there. But the dumplings were a complete disappointment. The only ones I found barely edible were the chicken ones. I can honestly say I have had better frozen dumplings, even though these were freshly prepared.
This was the first shallot pancake I have had which was shaped like a pancake. Continue reading
Clean the Plate 