VIA SOL — Restaurant in Mexico City

This is a hidden tiny gem just south of the bustling tourist zone of Condesa. Opened by a young Chinese chef with a passion for food and wine, this intimate space—with only two tables and a cozy bar—delivers an extraordinary culinary journey through regional Chinese cuisine.

The menu is small but mighty. Every dish we tried was a standout, from hand-folded dumplings (steamed, boiled, or fried) to robust, flavorful noodle dishes. The dan dan noodles were a house favorite, perfectly balanced with heat and depth. But the true showstoppers were the mushroom dumplings and pork riblets with dry rub and cilantro—tangy, spicy, and unforgettable.

What makes this place even more special is the experience. You can watch the chef and team craft dumplings by hand, and if you’re lucky, catch one of their wine-and-dine events posted on Instagram, showcasing natural wines imported from China.

I’ve eaten across China and in top Asian kitchens around the world—this is the real deal. Via Sol is a labor of love, and it shows. Go now, while you can still get a seat. Something tells me this little kitchen won’t stay...

Maybe if this place wasn't acting all fancy... The grub here is seriously good, like really good! The joint's got its own vibe, just a tiny spot next to a grocery store with only a few spots to plop down. But here's the kicker, what you shell out doesn't match what you get: puny portions, sky-high prices for wine, and honestly, everything they sell is pricey for no good reason. The folks working there aren't the friendliest (we tried to grab a bite at 9:30 pm, and they wouldn't let us snag a seat), and the seating's just plain ugly. When you stack it up against @asianbay (a legit restaurant, top-notch), it just doesn't add up. The food is undeniably tasty, but the prices are off the charts. It seems like their crowd is mostly rich tourists who don't mind dropping extra cash on a dish that could cost way less (at least 30% less) or be served better somewhere else. Though, I don't think they're interested in pulling in a different crowd. Pro tip: they sell frozen dumplings at a better price, but, sticking with their fancy attitude, they make you buy the sauce separately, which is kinda tacky,...

Amazing concept specializing in two of my favorite foods 🥟 dumpling & wine 🍷 Probably the best homemade Chinese dumpling I have had in Mexico.

Hits 🔥 I love that the portions are small (3 or 5 pieces) so I can try more flavors as a solo diner Both the Szechuan and Yunnan flavors are amazing! I recommend ordering both because the sauces are lit and you get to try different cooking styles (steamed vs pan fried). Szechuan is very manageable in terms of spiciness. I love the thoughtful fusion of local ingredients (the use of mango in Yunnan sauce and jicama in the complimentary side dish). The jicama side dish boasts an amazing blend of tartness and sweet chili fun. Great for wine pairing.

Side rant Tiny restaurant with ~4 bar stools. You definitely get the unavoidable kitchen smell. When I visited, they only had the dumplings, so I wasn’t able to try the complete menu and wine tasting set. The Shandong dumpling is vegan 🌱 (didn’t try it cos I’m a carnivore 🙈) You can buy the sauces (definitely tempted to get the chili oil)

Would love to revisit when they have...