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Chinatown

WTF Delicious: Pork & Crab Roe Soup Dumplings

by Jennie Tai April 1, 2013
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There are 3 things you should know about soup dumplings: A) There is no soup involved. You were probably imagining the all-american chicken and dumpling soup when you read “soup dumplings”, but just know–if you order “soup dumplings” at a Chinese restaurant–you won’t get a bowl of soup. Instead, you’ll get a bamboo steamer basket lined [...]

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NYC Eats: Joe’s Shanghai | Ticket to a Cantonese Childhood

by Jennie Tai August 25, 2010
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To get a seat in Joe’s Shanghai, you have to grab a ticket from the hostess and patiently wait for your number to be called as you stand outside on the colorful streets of Chinatown. The streets are lit with glowing signs from other competing chinese restaurants, and even a Boba cafe next door for [...]

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