On both their radio shows and web site NPR is hosting Dumpling Week, a series of stories about our favorite topic, dumplings. One of the things they are trying to do is to crowd source a definitive list of dumplings around the world.
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The search for the world's best dumplings 
DH–Thanks for your comment on the NPR soup dumpling piece. I’ve been to Din Tai Fung in Los Angeles and agree with you–thought it was good, but by no means stellar. Thanks for the tip on Shanghai Asian Cuisine–I’ll check it out next time I’m in New York. All best