(Inspired by a dumpling tour of Chinatown and a previous conversation about how every culture seems to have its own dumpling. Yes, this is going to be the topic of the week because I think we can all use some fun and silliness.)
We serve dumplings from around the world. I’m sure you’re only imagining one type of dumpling, but I assure you that there are many. Simply look at the basic definition of a dumpling. They are small balls of cooked dough that sometimes have a filling. Yes, I know people argue over the definition, but why waste time doing that when you can eat instead? Here is our menu and pick as many as you want:
- Wonton– comes in soup, steamed, and fried varieties with various fillings. Every 6th devoured wonton will enhance your sense of taste.
- Pierogi– cheese, meat, or mushroom filling. Creates a sense of peace when eaten.
- Ravioli– cheese or meat versions. Grants soothing dreams if eaten before bed.
- Empanada– dinner and dessert versions. Erases anxiety and depression.
- Knodel– fruit or meat varieties. Enhances sense of smell.
- Kreplach– served in chicken soup. Cures one of colds and flu.
- Jiaozi– meat and vegetable varieties. Clears ears and enhances sense of hearing.
- Dango– skewers can be snapped to grant minor wishes
- Buuz– beef or mutton varieties. Once eaten, you can communicate with horses.
- Beef Wellington– various sizes available. Conjure a soft blanket to help you sleep.
- Knish– round and square shapes. Grants ability to summon a pastrami on rye sandwich for 24 hours.
- Modak– steamed and fried styles. Helps forget stresses and grants a vision of possible solutions.
- Scotch Egg– comes in batches of 3. Grants knowledge of how to properly raise chickens and pigs.
- Tamale– fruit, meat, cheese, herb, vegetable, and chili varieties. Enhances senses of sight and smell.
- Gujhia– served by the dozen. Grants a person a sweet and cheery personality for a day.
Given that there are hundreds of dumplings out there, we recommend you take the grand tour. For $30 per person, you can walk around our inner sanctum and sample any dumpling you like for two hours. Sound good? Yes, everyone seems to take that option and we can’t blame them.
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I do like dumplings! Dominic missed knedliky – Czech potato or bread dumplings!
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Sounds yummy.
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they are. Potato dumplings are usually served with goose and the bread dumplings are every day, but both get gravy!
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I’ll take an order of Pierogi, my comfort food. So many wonderful dumplings.
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They really are a universal food.
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A dumpling tour of Chinatown sounds wonderful! I would totally do that. I love dumplings! And who wouldn’t want a soft blanket or the ability to sleep with said blanket or the ability to communicate with horses? 😊 Granted, I’m not around any horses with which to communicate. But still the ability would be cool.
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I guess the horse ability depends on if it’s a good or bad horse.
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nice share
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Thanks.
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I will jump at the $30 dollar two hour deal. Your list made me want to sample each one. Fun post, Charles.
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Thanks. Writing it made me hungry.
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I can imagine.
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I’m dithering between a modak and a pieroghi. Might have to try a sampler tray.
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Can’t go wrong with samplers.
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I’ll take the tour option, please, Charles.
But you missed out the good old suet dumplings my gran used to make. Sometimes with herbs, sometimes plain, and cooked in a beef casserole (or stew as she’d call it.)
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Didn’t see those on the list. Though I skipped around a lot due to the length.
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The $30 special sounds wonderful. I’ll need some tea or something to wash it down.
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Tea with dumplings sounds like a great combo.
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