Dumpling Cafe

Dumpling Cafe on Washington Street has enough dumpling choices to occupy the table before anyone opens the rest of the menu. Pork-and-leek and seafood dumplings come steamed or fried, and pan-fried wontons offer another option. Order a few different plates if you’re eating with people who are willing to share.

The menu goes well beyond dumplings, with Taiwanese grilled sausages, marinated bean curd and a large selection of meat, seafood and vegetable dishes. That makes it possible to build a full dinner rather than a succession of appetizers, though nobody is stopping you from doing the latter. Online ordering is available for pickup at the Chinatown restaurant; check the menu before choosing your mix.