I thought this was a thread about asian dumplings =(

As a korean, I think I will add in my 2 cents.

1st cent: Korean Dumpling and Rice Cake soup (dtuk mandoo gook) is amazing, even if its not New Years (Obviously the only thing better than mom's is grandma's, but next best place is Takamatsu on Dunlap Ave in Glendale, AZ).

2nd cent: Cold Buckwheat Noodles (Mul Nyaeng myun) for the summer heat (especially at Seoul Jung in Glendale, AZ next to the Great Skate Mall), Spicy Seafood Soup with Noodles (Cjam-pong) for the winter (No idea where to get except for this place in Chicago I haven't been to in years, so not sure if its still around or if its still good, but its called the Seven Seas restaurant on Lawrence Ave. Their chicken wings were amazing too).

3rd cent(Penny saved is a penny earned?): Beef noodle soup (don't know chinese) with plenty of garlic pepper sauce is amazing anytime, but especially ant Kung Ho in Factoria (Bellevue, WA across from Factoria Mall next to QFC). Make sure to get their savory donuts with soy milk and their fried rice, and chinese broccoli in oyster sauce.