Quite good.
Ah, the sweet little Shanghai special. your basic XLB with a thin, al dente wrapper and tons of tiny pleats encasing a tender pork filling with just a little juice.
They are a dumpling specialist, and they have Pan Fried Potsticker and Pan Fried Pork Buns down pat. Both have a nice filling, and they taste like something you'd get from a Shanghai stall.
The Wonton in Chili Oil left me wanting...a thinner, less flour-y wrapper, perhaps, a filling with a touch less ginger, maybe, a sauce that has a little more flavor, yes.
Sticky Rice Roll, a specialty treat I can't often find around my SoCal home. This is the best one I've had so far. In my life! A fried dough stick with pork-sung fried so crispy it's like crunchy, savory strands of air encased in a perfect rice. Sticky enough to stick together but separate enough to taste every grain. I know it's not a completely traditional filling, but I just can't complain.
Cute little place, easily affordable, which is already special in a city like San Francisco. It's adorable and makes a perfect little meal for a little bit of lunch or a casual night of Netflix.
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