Hero Dumpling

Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

The namesake dish — golden, lacy crust on the bottom with a juicy pork filling; the benchmark by which to judge everything else here

Steamed Dumplings

Thin-skinned and delicate, holding their filling without falling apart — a reliable indicator of kitchen technique

Boiled Dumplings

Silkier texture than their pan-fried counterparts, letting the filling's seasoning come through cleanly

Vegetable Dumplings

A well-seasoned mix of greens and tofu that holds up against the pork versions rather than feeling like an afterthought

Noodle Soup

Hearty broth-based noodles that round out a meal when dumplings alone aren't enough