Qing Hua dumplings are the benchmark by which I judge all other dumplings (and none have come close to comparing yet).\n\nThe secret to Qing Hua dumplings is that they're filled with broth, which I imagine permeates the dumpling as they steam (steamed is the only way to go, by the way). My good friend introduced me to these little pockets of glory and since my first experience, I've been having all my important meals (and some not-so-important) here. It's the kind of thing where when someone says they've never had Qing Hua dumplings, you become jealous, because the memory of your own dumpling awakening is still so fresh and clear in your mind.\n\nThe dumplings come in order of 15. \"FIFTEEN DUMPLINGS? WHO WOULD WANT TO EAT FIFTEEN DUMPLINGS?\" you might ask. To which I respond: \"YOU DO, THAT'S WHO.\" Just trust me. I'm 5'3\" and every time my friend and I go for Qing Hua we split 45 dumplings and leave no dumpling behind. Pork and leek, beef and coriander, and chicken and mushroom are my all-time favorites. \n\nCome hungry and take a fortune cookie - the fortunes here are the best I've received (freakishly applicable to life at the moment).\n\nP.S. the service is THE WORST. But once you dip those steamy hot dumplings in their chili and vinegar concoction and it touches your lips, you'll completely forget about the fact that you waited an hour for a seat, and 15 minutes for menus, and another 20 minutes to order.
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