478610 Sat Jan 12 09:28:22 -0800 2008 12 61 Austin 0 3288163 Where can you find them? Anywhere Central? Sat Jan 12 09:28:22 -0800 2008 156818 oztilikefood 1 3288363 There was an article in the January 4 Chronicle entitled "Mick Vann: excellent Dumplings I have known In 2007." It's probably still on The Chronicle website. I cut it out and put it on my refrigerator, but can't remember the specifics. Here's the link: http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid:577245 Sat Jan 12 10:49:21 -0800 2008 3288163 123919 brunettepet 1 3294539 Can't think of anyplace Central that stands out, but a ride up to T&S Seafood on North Lamar on Saturday or Sunday for Dim Sum would be worth your while. Lovely thin-wrapper dumplings, both steamed and fried, with shrimp, pork, shrimp and pork, shrimp and cilantro, shark fin, chicken... I'm sure I'm leaving some out. And then don't forget the potstickers. And the curried squid.... Mon Jan 14 13:23:54 -0800 2008 3288163 98500 Bat Guano 2 3294607 Not central but if you go North to Austin Tea House on 183, theirs are pretty decent and they do a dim sum on Sundays. (at least they used to, better call first) I haven't been in a while Mon Jan 14 13:37:04 -0800 2008 3294539 100641 amykragan 1 3295703 I searched for Chinese dumplings on the Austin board, and ran across a few useful links. The great thing about Chowhound is getting the opinions of many 'hounds. They tend to be a much more reliable guide for a wider audience of palates than anything published in a newspaper or magazine. I tried to omit the ones that were only negative. You can get bad Chinese dumplings almost anywhere. Chinese Dumplings (from Feb 2007) http://www.chowhound.com/topics/366471 Asia Market Cafe (kicked off by sambamaster) http://www.chowhound.com/topics/326470 The one highlight in a meal at Marco Polo http://www.chowhound.com/topics/360639 Shanghai Restaurant (mixed reviews) http://www.chowhound.com/topics/407939 CoCo's (this one's pretty central) http://www.chowhound.com/topics/380480#2424433 Ming's Café (also pretty central) http://www.chowhound.com/topics/443850#3070298 Mon Jan 14 18:42:27 -0800 2008 3288163 12208 Knoblauch 1 3298176 Chinatown!! Especially on Sat/Sun during their new Dim Sum hours. Their soup dumplings are FANTASTIC. They have regular pork dumplings on the regular menu under appetizers and those are wonderful as well. They take about 20 mins because they're wrapped and steamed to order. Apparently they don't even use any kind of meat grinders because they remove too many juices from the meats.. All dough is made in house, and all meat is chopped by hand. I've been going every weekend and generally will break with dim sum protocol and ask for a couple orders of the Shanghai (soup) dumplings right when I get there to ensure I get some before I leave. I like the ones with just pork better than the pork and crab. The broth inside is INCREDIBLE. Plus the staff has been super and are super enthusiastic about all the food. Starting on our second visit, we've been getting at least one complimentary dish per visit just because our primary waiter really wanted us to try it. Here's the citysearch link: http://austin.citysearch.com/profile/10219289/ It sits right on top of Musashino. Tue Jan 15 12:56:44 -0800 2008 3288163 99854 wrenfern 2 3300442 Their soup dumplings are way too soggy and have too high meat::broth ratio. Both the meat and the skin are soggy. Wed Jan 16 06:42:26 -0800 2008 3298176 110806 Mersenne twister 3 3307027 I've never had that problem.. Maybe because I order them right when I get there and they bring them as soon as they're ready. If they've been sitting in the cart too long the broth will start to make everything soggy I would imagine. Where else in Austin can one get soup dumplings? I'd like to try others, I've only had them in Houston otherwise. Thu Jan 17 20:29:53 -0800 2008 3300442 99854 wrenfern 4 3307167 Shanghai, but they're often broken. I would take Chinatown's over Shanghai, but might as well give them a shot if you're a devotee. Where you in Houston do you get them? There a number of places that serve fine versions in Dallas, definitely better than what you can get here. Shanghai (in Dallas) is one. Thu Jan 17 21:38:18 -0800 2008 3307027 110806 Mersenne twister 1 3313879 We have gone to Marco Polo on Woodward and I35 a couple of times and been really happy! It is reminiscent of the Sunday morning dim sum we would enjoy in Kuala Lumpur in the early 70's. Sun Jan 20 08:27:21 -0800 2008 3288163 124370 PatBastrop 1 3313942 Had some amazing dumplings at TC Noodle House. The owner has been cooking there and the quality is considerably better than at Tien Hong. Stick with their Chinese offerings. Sun Jan 20 08:49:24 -0800 2008 3288163 63202 rollingplate 2 3319151 what kind of dumplings? i have to say i am not a fan of TC Noodle House. most of their dishes i don't find tasty and i think they may have the most bizarre chinese food served in Austin. Mon Jan 21 21:12:31 -0800 2008 3313942 43533 yimay 1 3406744 Chinatown was a great suggestion. The pork soup dumplings were delicious, as were the many others I tried. I may become a regular at Dim Sum...Thanks! Sun Feb 17 12:04:38 -0800 2008 3288163 156818 oztilikefood