Today, it’s all about dumplings baby! But not just any dumplings: those from Northeastern China, which are boiled instead of steamed. And this little eatery done up in fifty shades of grey (from the floors and the chairs to the bar) knows a thing or two about them: an organic wheat flour dough filled with five different stuffings: pork-cabbage, beef-onion, pork-shrimp-chive, chicken-corn-black mushroom and oyster mushrooms-pointy cabbage, all of which are impossibly delicious. So many plump and juicy indulgences, served in sets of four, with sides like spicy seaweed salad or vinegary spinach. But heretics can always opt instead for fresh noodles pimped out with pork, beef or vegan toppings. And what about dessert? There are tender soy milk mochis (sesame, green tea, chocolate, red bean flavors…), made in house according to a Japanese recipe – the only non-Chinese exception that we’re happy to oblige. // John Mason
FEELING THIRSTY? In addition to all the typical soft drinks, there’s Tsingtao or Leffe beer (€3.50) and green or black tea (€3.50).
PRICE: To go menus €15.50, appetizers €5.50, dumplings €5.50 (for four), noodles €11-13, dessert €3 to €4.20.
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