Ben Kopelman
New York Writer & Reviewer
Ben is the New York dude in charge of all things cheap eats, ethnic cuisine, and the outer boroughs. You know that amazing jerk chicken place out in Queens? Well, he does, so be friends with him.
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NYC
Guide:
The Dumpling Map
NYC
Guide:
The Dumpling Map
An all-in-one guide to our favorite dumpling spots in New York City. Go forth and be soupy.
By
Ben Kopelman
and
Hillary Reinsberg
on January 26, 2017
Rating Coming Soon
NYC
Review:
YOZ Shanghai Restaurant
NYC
Review:
YOZ Shanghai Restaurant
A small dumpling spot in the main floor of the Golden World Mall, boiled, not fried, is the way to go here.
By
Ben Kopelman
on January 26, 2017
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NYC
Review:
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
NYC
Review:
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
One of our favorite all-around Flushing spots, this is a sit-down restaurant that's known for its soup dumplings.
By
Ben Kopelman
on January 25, 2017
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NYC
Review:
Dumpling Galaxy
NYC
Review:
Dumpling Galaxy
A sit-down Flushing dumpling spot with dozens of varieties.
By
Ben Kopelman
on January 25, 2017
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NYC
Review:
Joe's Shanghai
NYC
Review:
Joe's Shanghai
An NYC classic for soup dumplings.
By
Ben Kopelman
on January 25, 2017
An essential stop on any Flushing dumpling tour, hit this bare bones spot for wontons in chili oil.
By
Ben Kopelman
on January 25, 2017
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NYC
Review:
Tianjin Dumpling House
NYC
Review:
Tianjin Dumpling House
Head to the basement of the Golden Shopping Mall in Flushing for incredible dumplings in an incredible number of varieties.
By
Ben Kopelman
on January 25, 2017
This Red Hook sandwich shop is one of the greats.
By
Ben Kopelman
on January 27, 2016
8.1
NYC
Review:
Lam Zhou Handmade Noodle
NYC
Review:
Lam Zhou Handmade Noodle
The noodles are good, but the real reason you go to this tiny Chinatown spot is for some of the best dumplings in the city.
By
Ben Kopelman
on January 14, 2016
Rating Coming Soon
NYC
Review:
The Halal Guys
NYC
Review:
The Halal Guys
Not just any halal guys, these are The (Famous) Halal Guys and they serve the best version of the NYC-staple dish, hands down.
By
Ben Kopelman
on October 5, 2015
8.2
NYC
Review:
Acapulco Deli
NYC
Review:
Acapulco Deli
When a Mexican restaurant you love tells you to eat at another Mexican restaurant, you listen. That's how we discovered Acapulco Deli, and you should discover it too.
By
Ben Kopelman
on July 28, 2015
NYC
Guide:
Where To Get The Best Banh Mi In NYC
NYC
Guide:
Where To Get The Best Banh Mi In NYC
A guide to NYC's best banh mi. Follow the paté-paved road to sandwich excellence.
By
Ben Kopelman
on July 19, 2015
