The chive potstickers are fried to a crispy texture and taste good, while the hot and sour soup has a moderate level of sourness and spiciness, making it quite satisfying.
During lunchtime, the dining area is crowded, and the indoor dining zone offers various condiments with self-service.
You need to fill out the order form yourself and pay in advance. The waiting time for the meal is a bit longer.
I haven't eaten potstickers in a long time, and it's rare to encounter Sihai Youlong; it's usually Baifang Yunjun. Since there's one near my home, I decided to go eat there.
I ordered the chive potstickers. Now, one is $7.5, which is quite expensive, and you have to order at least 6. You can’t order less, so if you want a mix, you can't have two flavors with 5 each for a total of 10. If I remember correctly, Baifang Yunjun used to allow free combinations, but it's been a long time since I’ve eaten there, so I'm not sure. Just thinking about wanting different flavors, you still have to order at least 6, which isn’t really suitable for me. So in the end, I ordered 10 chive potstickers.
You fill out the order form yourself and go to the front counter to place the order. You have to pay upfront, and it’s relatively convenient with Line Pay.
This time, I also ordered hot and sour soup, which was pretty good. The level of sourness and spiciness was just right for me—not too sour and not very spicy. The chive potstickers were fried to a decent crispness, but the wait was a bit long; I finished my soup before they arrived.
In the dining area, there are condiments like white vinegar, black vinegar, chili, soy sauce, and soy sauce paste to choose from. You take the utensils yourself. During lunch hours, it gets really crowded, making it more likely that there won't be a seat available.