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Where To Find The Five Best Chinese Dumplings In NYC

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Jamie Feldmar

Published Oct 21, 2011

Modified Oct 21, 2011

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In our neverending quest to find the best cheap eats in the city, we've come across a lot of dumplings. Some have tasted like little more than pork-soaked cardboard shavings, but some have been great. Still, it's important to remember that a dumpling takes many forms: from Japanese shumai to Polish peirogi to Italian ravioli, the concept of meat wrapped in dough transcends boundaries, and we can't cover them all in one swoop. So today, as a companion to our Best Chinese Noodle Soups rundown, we're name-checking five of the best Chinese dumplings in the city. Enjoy.
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Published Oct 21, 2011

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