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Cash-only and takeout-forward, this Asiatown favorite turns out boiled, steamed, and pan-fried dumplings by the tray. Cited by Houstonia for affordability and consistency, it’s a simple, deeply local stop for a dumpling haul.
Affordable Chinese eatery with a huge variety of dumplings
9896 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036 Get directions
$1–10
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