Yen Fung Ding Dumpling Shoppe - Ottawa, Ontario

Store front only for order to go and frozen dumps. Freshly made there. I loved that the frozen dumplings were raw and you have to fully cook it. It tastes better this way, and way more juicy. I liked pork and chives.

Was really looking forward to trying the food, I ordered the the pan fried dumpling and got badly burnt dumplings. Was super disappointed. Next time, i will probably just get the frozen stuff so I can cook it properly myself.

I’ve been going here for about a year now, don’t let the outside fool you, this is the best place for dumplings in the city. The employees are so sweet and will always come out and chat if you get there before your food is ready. I’ve brought these dumplings ... to so many friends and family and they are ALWAYS a hit. Read more

Yen Fung Ding is a little shop on the edge of Chinatown that is part-store and part-home. I've seen their frozen dumplings in a few Asian groceries in the city and have even bought a few in the past. However, I've never been inside the store, despite passing it many ... times over the years. I got the chance to visit recently. The inside is homey with knick-knacks everywhere. There's only one small table for 2 in the shop but patio seating next to the shop. The lady who took our order (and made the dumplings I think?) was friendly and warm. Hoping the dumplings would taste better than how we made them at home (usually, if made commercially, they're juicier and crispier), we bought the pan-fried dumplings with Napa Cabbage ($10.99) and the Shanghai Buns ($9.99). Unfortunately, we were disappointed. The pan-fried dumplings turned out soggy, drenched in oil, while the meat in the Shanghai Buns was lacking in quantity and overly seasoned. Neither items were juicy (and in my experience, they should be), with many of the dumplings coming out with broken skins. As well, one of these items came with a chicken soup that tasted like oily salt water sprinkled with green onions. In my opinion, it'd be cheaper to buy their frozen dumplings and prepare them at home. You could probably do about the same, if not better. If you want freshly-made dumplings, however, I'd recommend going somewhere else. Read more

Don't let the outside look fool you! It's a small space with just one table by the window, good for 2-3 person to have a meal and the owner is a friendly lady from Shanghai and she makes the dumplings herself. The food is good and flavourful, despite a little oily. I ... had the Shanghai Soup Dumplings and the mix of chive - Chinese napa with pork fried dumplings. Both equally good and I would definitely come back for more. Read more