Nom Wah Tu Rick and Morty extravaganza

Nom Wah is my spot, the OG location on Doyer, however, there is another loco, on orchard called Nom Wah Tu, and there they were having a Rick and Morty themed night including none other than chicken nuggets and Szechuan sauce.

In addition to getting those nuggets and sauce, I had to get some 'lings because how could I not. So, I ordered some friend chicken dumplings. These little suckers, were jam packed, and fried perfectly. They were served with a side of house made ranch, that went perfectly with the tasty morsels. Although these dumplings diverged form my usual order, they were extremely tasty. I'd also recommend you order the scallion pancakes, because the sauce you get with those, Sheeeesh, awesome.

A great night with food I knew would be great, in a much more night timey vibe then the original Nom Wah. Want to impress a date, bring them to Nom Wah Tu, unless she/he is a dim sum addicit than it's the OG.

4.5 out of 5

Eric

Destination Dumpling (Smorg Square, SoHo, NY)

Huge food truck/ tent person. Love em. Destination Dumpling was a place I needed to get to for the longest time, and honestly treking to Brooklyn on a weekend morning to go to Smorgusburg, was not happening, I value my sleep way to much.

But when Smorg Square popped up over the summer, I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Obviously, you know the drill, Pork Fried Dumplings, up in here.

I will have to say, Destination Dumpling did not disappoint at all. These dumplings were light, the crisp was there, and that only pointed to a quality 'ling. The insides were flavorful, and packed quite full. The only hang up, four 'lings. I need at least six, to satiate my ever powerful need for dumplings.

4.8 out of 5

Keep on doing you Destination Dumpling.

Eric

Beyond Sushi (FiDi, NY)

Now if you know me, you know I frequent City Acres Market on Pearl St pretty much daily. Inside, in addition to the regular grocery store fare, they have several food vendors. One being another Vanessa's, and while you may think that is where I went to get dumplings this time you'd be wrong.

These dumplings are from directly across from BeyondSushi. There they have all sorts of vegan sushi rolls, and these jack fruit dumplings. I know a departure from the classic pork, but where there is a dumpling, it has to be eaten.

Unfortunately, jackfruit doesn't hold a candle to real meat, and these dumplings just didn't inspire. I've had plenty of actual vegetarian dumplings with far better flavor. No need to imitate the GOAT (pork) if you can't hang, forge your own lane. I'll eat those vegan sushi rolls every damn day, but these dumplings are a hard pass from me.

1.9 out of 5

Eric

Mimi Cheng's July Special

Mimi Cheng's is at it again with a burger dumpling collab. Now everyone knows burgers and dumplings are a literal match made in heaven. They are soul mates. No two foods are meant for each other more;  they even blow away the all star combo that is peanut butter and jelly, and the July special at Mimi's just goes to show that.

These 'lings, feature some dry-aged beef, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, pretzel bits, with a side of Emmy sauce, garnished with a little pepper flake, wam bam thank you maam. These dumplings are amazing. The filling is super juicy, in fact so juicy it squirted out and got on my pants, so maybe next time, try not to be so succulent. The filling is spot on, the crisp as always there, and the Emmy sauce is the perfect addition. A little heat brought to the table, I see you. These dumplings are up there with special dumpling hall of fame.

Stop in and get...seriously.

4.9 out of 5

Eric 

But Eric why didn't they deserve a 5 out of 5. I told you stain my pants with some grease is something I can't reward, and for that reason, I'm deducting a point, because I'm over here holding a Tide stick, asking myself are these pants really worth it. Yes, yes they are. 

Nom Wah Nolita Breakfestival Special

Breakfast in a dumpling is my absolute dream. I have been campaigning for a brunchling to everyone I could talk to. So when I heard Nom Wah was going to be at the Breakfestival in Industry City, Brooklyn, from my amazing plug Izzy, I had to scoop them up.

These morsels of heaven were sausage, egg, cheese , scallion, and all deliciousness. They tasted like everything you love about a breakfest sandwich but thrown into a much more sleek and practical delivery system. Now I'm not a shumai fan, and these are much more sumai like, but they are so worth it. If you weren't there, I'm not sure if you'd ever be able to have them again, but you missed out on one of my all time favorite 'lings.

Breakfast in a dumpling will score high all the time.

5 out of 5

Nom Wah killing it again

Eric 

 

Suteishi (New York, NY)

I have realized I eat sushi way more than I think. After moving across the river it was time for another dumpling and sushi place go to search. Just when I had Hoboken figured out, I up and move locals. Hey the dumpling game can't get complacent. I'm here to review 'ling's and if places know where I live all the time they might start giving me preferential treatment, and that ain't right. 

First on the chopping block for nearby sushi spots, Suteishi in the Seaport. I'm a huge seaport fan, I love the vibes, the architecture, the parking battles that ensue over the limited amount of parking spaces around, all of it. So a sushi place right out side my apartment would be huge, the only way it could get better would be if it served up some grade A gyoza. 

No right off the bat, the dough on these guys wasn't as thin or crisp as I'd like. The sauce was much better than a sauce that is usually served at sushi spots. the filling didn't blow my socks off. If I wasn't a student of the game and take pictures of every dumpling that crosses my path, I'd have forgotten all about them.

3 out of 5

Eric

Otaiku (Bayonne, NJ)

 Dumplings are always amazing, no two ways about it. However, dumplings with a free bear courtesy of grande jefe, on my last day of work are that much better. Usually, for lunch we are going out to Wendy's and grabbing a 4 for 4, or scooting over to Burger King and loading up on zesty sauce packets, but on a last day you just have to go out with a bang. It was not a secret that I am a legend in the dumpling game, so it was sushi and Sapporos for lunch. 

On the chopping block the gyoza for Otaiku. Now patrón was hyping up his dumpling knowledge, so a live review in front of him had to happen. These guys were a good gyoza dough. the crisp was there, I could see the filling through the paper skin, which is a hall mark of a quality wrap job. The filling had a good flavor and picked up where the sauce was lacking. The sauce wasn't straight soy, but it lacked a little something something. 

All in all can't complain about eating dumplings and sipping on beers for lunch, instead of grinding out work. With that said I'm gonna miss it over there, who's gonna keep everyone on their toes over there without me is something I'm waiting to see.

4.3 out of 5

Shout out to Patrón and the lunch squad, way better than eating in the clubhouse. 

Eric