We have discovered a new love. I'm thinking of going steady with it, and Renee isn't jealous; she may even join in. I'm not talking about a human, but rather a dumpling. . . We have patronized to this shop three out of three days we have been in Beijing and will probably return in the morning. The owner/dumpling maker now recognizes us and laughs. The menu is huge, around 20 different varieties and we have only just skimmed the surface. He only can say "Herro" and I motion for a serving by holding up my finger. So far eight dumplings cost 4 rmb ($0.60) and I'd say that is a deal.
Today we ventured to a fried chicken stand to accompany our dumplings, and we were not disappointed. A piece fried drumstick cost 2.5 rmb ($0.38) and is super crispy with the added curry/other spices putting the Colonel to shame. Over all our stomaches and wallet (16 dumplings and 2 drumsticks for $1.92) agree, this is the greatest food (street or restaurant) we have had. We offer our sincere apologies to the Peking Duck that previously held the much-coveted title.
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