Dumpling Kingdom

Dumpling Kingdom on Harvard Avenue has a much broader menu than its name suggests, though dumplings are a sensible place to start. Taiwan-style pan-fried dumplings, steamed shrimp dumplings and roast duck buns offer different fillings and preparations. Scallion pancakes and other small dishes make it easy to order several things for the table.

Larger meals include Taiwanese-style pork belly, kung pao chicken, noodles and fried rice. A vegetarian mapo tofu is specifically listed, which helps when a group is ordering both meat and vegetable dishes. There are also dry-wok and mala-pot sections for people who want a spicier meal. The restaurant is at 137 Harvard Avenue in Allston and offers pickup and delivery, with a branch-specific online menu for checking the current choices.