Did curiosity kill the cat?

My girlfriends and I tried to book into this restaurant in Melbourne during the June long weekend - after several attempts and at the receiving end of the rude staff... we thought... what is so special about this restaurant that there are people queuing even before it is opened?

I tried to make a booking for my next weekend in Melbourne and was quite surprised to see that I could get a table on a Saturday morning at quite short notice... When the day arrived, my friend and I eagerly anticipated having brunch at this restaurant, the Hutong Dumpling restaurant, 14-16 Market Lane, Melbourne.  This restaurant is tucked away in a laneway but if you were to glance upwards, one would be able to see the sign.  If not, you will be led to the group of hungry customers waiting outside patiently.

There was a scurry of movement as soon as the door was opened at 11.30am.  We were quickly ushered into our tables.  It was not a very big restaurant with a couple of tables downstairs.  We were sent upstairs where there were a few big tables to cater for the families.
We ordered a hot and sour soup, Dan Dan noodles, their famous Xiao Long Pau and Eggplant hotpot. 

The hot and sour soup to my disappointment was quite watery... and lack taste.  The Dan Dan noodles was yummy though and the noodles were really smooth and the soup was tasty.

The Xiao Long Pau... let's say that I've had better.  I thought the pastry was a tad too thick and the filling had aa sticky film over it.

However, this was compensated by the eggplant hotpot was was delicious.

Overall, I thought that this restaurant was not too bad in terms of price but... I can't understand the hype...  nor the attitude...??