Tasty Dumpling

Overall Thoughts: The dumplings and wontons here are tastier than MANY other spots in Chinatown at an even lower price— we got a good amount of tasty food for 2 people for under $15. If you want to sit inside, make sure to come early or during off-peak hours. I avoided the line at ~3pm on a Saturday and found a table, but at ~4pm, a longer line started to form and it got a lot more crowded. The service is efficient and the line moves quickly. Food I tried: - Pork & Chive Pan-Fried Dumplings (4.3/5): These were good— the exterior was really crispy and the oil really brought out the flavor of the skin. The filling had good, salty flavor too. - Mushroom & Chicken Boiled Dumplings (4.4/5): I wish I got these in soup because it would’ve enhanced the flavor further, but these were already great even without soup. I really liked the flavor of the chicken and mushroom filling, and it being boiled allowed me to fully taste and appreciate the doughy chewiness of the dumpling skin. - Shrimp, Pork, Watercress Wonton Soup (4.5/5): These pork wontons were delicious— the skin is light and thin, and the filling flavor is delicious and salty. The soup is also delicious, flavorful, hydrating, and kept the wontons flavorful. The bokchoy’s light flavor served as a nice palate cleanser. -- Price (relative to peers): 5/5 Food: 4.4/5 Ambience: 4.2/5 Service: 4.5/5 Overall Value: 4.5/5

Pork & Chive Fried Dumplings! I tried both steamed and fried. I usually prefer steamed but the fried dumplings here with their Chili oil is the way to go! Don’t be shy with the chili oil! There is a park across the street with seating but there are also a few table inside the restaurant. The price is very fair. You can have a nice warming snack for a few dollars. Just can’t beat it.