Mandoo Bar [2 West 32nd Street, New York; Menu]
It's all mandoo all the time at this Koreatown hangout. These Korean dumplings are handmade and served boiled, steamed or pan-fried with a variety of different fillings. For two people, I would recommend sharing one order of seafood/pork and one order of kimchee. The kimchee mandoo are particularly unique, offering a spicy sensation and fine flavor not normally found in dumplings. The baby mandoo are cute, but not really worth it. Stick to the big boys and eight to ten dumplings should be enough to fill most people up. Be wary of long lines at lunch time.
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Monday, January 28, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Joe's Shanghai
Joe's Shanghai [9 Pell Street, New York; Menu]
The line outside is usually long. Once inside, you sit at a big table with strangers (I've had Sweden, Korea, Staten Island) and everyone is packed together. But the soup dumplings make it worth a visit. A Shanghai specialty (xiaolongbao), these treats filled with pork, or my preferred pork and crab, should make up the bulk of your meal. They are the main reason to come here, as opposed to other Chinatown restaurants. One caveat: don't eat the whole thing in one bite, or you will burn your mouth. I also recommend the Shredded Turnip Shortcakes and the Shanghai Fried Flat Noodles, which were both tasty, albeit very greasy. And of course, as this is Chinatown, prices are generally low.
The line outside is usually long. Once inside, you sit at a big table with strangers (I've had Sweden, Korea, Staten Island) and everyone is packed together. But the soup dumplings make it worth a visit. A Shanghai specialty (xiaolongbao), these treats filled with pork, or my preferred pork and crab, should make up the bulk of your meal. They are the main reason to come here, as opposed to other Chinatown restaurants. One caveat: don't eat the whole thing in one bite, or you will burn your mouth. I also recommend the Shredded Turnip Shortcakes and the Shanghai Fried Flat Noodles, which were both tasty, albeit very greasy. And of course, as this is Chinatown, prices are generally low.
Dumpling Man
Dumpling Man [100 St. Mark's Place, New York; Menu]
A decent option if you don't want to go down to Chinatown, Dumpling Man serves up pretty tasty and filling dumplings for reasonable prices. For the standards, they offer pork, chicken, shrimp, and vegetable either steamed (my preference) or seared on one side. I tried all but the vegetable and I would say that chicken was my favorite. The standard dumpling sauce, along with some Sriracha should be all you need, but they do offer some special sauces if you like. Overall, it's a pretty good place for a late-night snack.
A decent option if you don't want to go down to Chinatown, Dumpling Man serves up pretty tasty and filling dumplings for reasonable prices. For the standards, they offer pork, chicken, shrimp, and vegetable either steamed (my preference) or seared on one side. I tried all but the vegetable and I would say that chicken was my favorite. The standard dumpling sauce, along with some Sriracha should be all you need, but they do offer some special sauces if you like. Overall, it's a pretty good place for a late-night snack.
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