Eastern Dumpling House

Carnegie dumpling devotees bypass the flashy spots for this laid-back dining room. Unpretentious. Fast. Unapologetically delicious. Freshly handmade jiaozi dominate the tables—plump parcels stuffed with crumbly, perfectly seasoned pork, chives, and cabbage. Praise circles relentlessly around the xiao long bao. Think impossibly delicate wrappers yielding a rich, scaldingly good broth—handle with chopsticks and serious caution. Beyond the bamboo steamers, wok-fired classics hit hard. Tender fried chicken strips blistering with green chili. Honey chicken elevated to top-tier status. Eggplant and minced pork so deeply savory it demands endless bowls of steamed rice. Wallet-friendly prices. Bountiful portions. Lightning-fast service from a genuinely warm crew.