The dumpling index
Posted:
17 Feb 2009
Few snacks are as enduring, enticing, or just plain enjoyable as the humble dumpling. That's why we scourged some of Hong Kong's cheap eats hotspots to compare exactly what you get – and how much it costs – when you order a steaming serving of gaau.
| Location: Sheung Wan Restaurant: Dumpling House Type of dumpling: Pumpkin and pork Number: Eight Sauce: Dark vinegar Price: $24 ($3 each) Address: 2 Jervois St, 2541 7128 |
Location: Central Restaurant: Wong Fu Type of dumpling: Green onion and mutton Number: Ten Sauce: Xiang gong vinegar Price: $38 ($3.8 each) Address: 98-102 Wellington St, 2121 8006 |
| Location: Wan Chai Restaurant: Peking Shui Jao Wong Type of dumpling: Preserved vegetable and beef Number: Ten Sauce: Light vinegar Price: $30 ($3 each) Address: 118 Jaffe Rd, 2527 0289 |
Location: Tin Hau Restaurant: Mak Siu Kee Traditional Wonton Noodles Type of dumpling: Fresh prawn wonton Number: Five Sauce: Clear pepper and spring onion broth Price: $24 ($4.8 each) Address: 174B Electric Rd, 2989 1638 |
| Location: Prince Edward Restaurant: Mei Mei Dumpling Shop Type of dumpling: Fried with pak choi Number: Seven Sauce: Secret homemade chilli Price: $16 ($2.3 each) Address: 88 Lai Chi Kok Rd, 2309 7308 |
Location: Mong Kok Restaurant: Bafang Yunji Dumpling Type of dumpling: Steamed golden curry Number: Ten Sauce: None Price: $28 includes a soup ($2.8 each) Address: 170 Tung Choi St, 2395 5058 |
| Location: Tsim Sha Tsui Restaurant: Peking Shui Gau Shop Type of dumpling: Original Peking style Number: Eight Sauce: Soy Price: $24 ($3 each) Address: Shop A2, 15B Austin Ave, 2368 3028 |
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