Serious Eats: Home to some of the most unique dumplings in the city. Excellent vegetarian dumplings filled with garlic chives and egg; lamb and green squash are a must. In the Golden Shopping Mall basement.
Village Voice: Halal? Not the typical fare when you think Chinese, but this place showcases the Muslim cuisine of the North. The Lamb Homestyle comes with an omelet smothered in gravy and is beyond amazing.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Ma la niu jin, beef tendon in spicy sauce, or shui zhu yao pian, braised pig kidney in spicy soup, are some of the unique and insanely spicy dishes that can be savored at Little Pepper. - Inspector
Jean 💜: Modern decor foregoes the super kitsch seen in other hot pot spots, but that doesn't mean cuisine is fusion BS afterthought. Come for the contemporary real deal & stay for the free Melona bar dessert.
Serious Eats: Baked buns are good here, but the Portuguese-style egg custard tarts are the thing to order here. They're frequently fresh from the oven, and our pick for the best of their kind in the city.