Xiao Long Bao for Beginners

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Xiao Long Bao* or “little steamed basket dumplings” are more commonly called soup dumplings on this side of the Pacific. Their popularity has exploded ever since China MaMa opened its doors on South Jones, and took another great leap forward with Beijing Noodle #9‘s debut a couple of years ago. Amazingly, though, some folks have never been tutored in the proper way to enjoy them.

Like our friend Miles.

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TAIWAN DELI reviewed in Las Vegas Weekly

Chinatown’s Taiwan Deli has tasty bites at ridiculously low prices

John Curtas

Wed, Oct 6, 2010 (8:05 p.m.)

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(Clockwise from top left) Taiwan Deli’s spicy salad, dry noodles with spicy peanut sauce, spicy beef noodles and dumplings

Photo: Beverly Poppe

When the tiny, obscure Champion Gourmet Chinese deli closed in April, you could almost hear the sighs coming from fans of its rich noodle soups and dumplings. Continue reading “TAIWAN DELI reviewed in Las Vegas Weekly”