KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 5 -- Dumplings hold a special place in my heart, purely because it's linked to happy memories.

It's a tale I probably told before but when I nibble on these pouches stuffed with meat, it brings back days in Hong Kong with my uncle.

His wife is from Northern China, specifically Harbin, where it's tradition to serve homemade boiled dumplings or shui jiao during Chinese New Year.

Today, the food scene has seen more dumpling joints popping up but sadly the few I tried are just not up to the mark.

Perhaps the dumpling gods knew I just needed a push from a friend to seek out this Sri Petaling place for this type of dumplings.

In this area, it's a sea of eateries of all kinds, competing fiercely for your precious stomach...