Walked almost 20 minutes just to try these famous dumplings. Definitely wasn't disappointed but wasn't exactly blown away either.
Ordered the pork and prawn guo tie, chicken jiao zi, vegetable Spring rolls and hot and sour soup. The only let down was the soup, although the spring rolls weren't my favourite.
Wanted to order the ice cream dumpling but they ran out. Did get free ice cream though.
First time at chop chop last night, and what an experience! My friend had been before and had recommended the unlimited banquet....and seeing as unlimited is one of my favourite words, why would I refuse?! The banquet consists of cucumber salad, two types of dumplings, chicken wings, fried potato, marinated aubergine, Northern beef and rice. That was your first round! Each element was delicious, especially the dumplings and wings! My only criticism would be that things do get cold because there is so much in front of you. Round two was more dumplings and wings. Service was great, even when a big group came in. Looking forward to my next trip!
Ok, I'm impressed. And being Asian myself, I'm quite critical of Asian restaurants and their authenticity. Had their well-known dumplings (is the reason why I came anyway) and noodles. If you're not aware, there's an art to dumplings. It's not just the taste. It's the texture of the pastry, the thickness, etc. Same as noodles actually...there is a whole art to good homemade noodles actually. And most importantly, as my husband pointed out, the food isn't greasy at all (and if you're familiar with Chinese restaurants in the UK, you know it's hard to find a non-greasy place).
So my recommendation on dumplings? I recommend the pork and chive boiled dumplings. It's the most traditional. And do remember to eat it immediately as soon as it comes out of the kitchen, if not it can get a bit starchy when it gets cold.
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