"If Disney, dumplings, and the sea share anything in common, it’s that each has an entire world dedicated to their fans. Only one of them is in Austin, though. Dumpling World, a strip-mall spot located in The Triangle, has a few fried rice and noodle dishes, but the specialty is right there in the name, whether you want yours fried, boiled, or steamed. Start with classic or pan-fried soup dumplings for the table, then order an entrée of boiled dumplings swimming in spicy and sour broth. The xiao long bao have a rich, savory broth—with skin that isn’t overly thick—but the crispy base on the fried version adds great texture and density. Everything is made from scratch, so things can take a while when the restaurant gets busy. Use that time to appreciate that this trip didn’t cost you a plane ticket to Florida. " - nicolai mccrary
