"The menu at Qing Xiang Yuan is like something out of a grade school math textbook: With 40 options that can either be fried, boiled, or steamed, how many different dumplings does QXY have? And using our second-grade math skills, we’ve calculated that this Chinatown spot has 120 options, putting it in first place for most dumpling varieties in Chicago. But more important than just having a bunch to choose from is that they’re all fantastic. Some of our favorites are the beef and onion, lamb and coriander, and tomato and egg, all of which are wrapped in a thin, soft wrapper, and loaded with broth. While these aren’t technically xiao long bao, they have the same satisfying juiciness—like a savory Gusher." - john ringor
Jack Li
