Join us for a dumpling tour! Award-winning cookbook author stirfryGrace shared her favorite dumpling spots in Manhattan's Chinatown–you'll want to try them all
when it announced it was closing its iconic dining room as a result of losing 85 percent of its sales year-over-year.
So, for an authentic, delicious dumpling crawl experience, Young shares her tips on what to look for in the perfect dumpling, as well as her favorite local spots–which are all within walking distance of each other. Grab your friends, order extra for leftovers, and be sure to tip generously.For Young, the perfect dumpling must be handmade. “One of the reasons I love coming to Chinatown for dumplings is that it's old school,” she explains. “My favorite places still make the dumplings by hand.
"When you look at the 3-star from Dim Sum Go Go, it gives you pause, and you’re just like, ‘wow,’” says Young.Now that you know what to look for in the perfect dumpling, bring your appetite for a tour of the wonderful eateries in Manhattan’s Chinatown, each of which possesses its own distinct specialties. Here, Young shares her favorite standout dumplings at each local haunt.
These sweet dumplings are simmered in water with julienned ginger and dried osmanthus flowers. “If you love mochi, you’ll love Mee Sum Cafe’s dessert dumplings,” says Young. “They’re filled with either a mixture of roasted ground peanuts and sugar or ground black sesame and sugar. They’re so good, I dare you to eat just one.