Eat in Flushing (flushing), New York City

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao ★ 4.6

Nan Xiang on Prince Street in Flushing pleats soup dumplings to 18 folds in New York City. Pork, pork-and-crab, and a green truffle-pork basket on weekends.

Signature: Soup dumplings, Pork-and-crab xiao long bao

Order: Pork-and-crab xiao long bao, basket of eight.

Tip: Take the 7 train to Flushing-Main Street; the room runs 60-minute waits at lunch. No reservations; expect a buzzer.

★ 4.8

Joe DiStefano's Flushing food tour in Queens New York City covers the New World Mall, Golden Mall and a half-dozen single-counter rooms. Six regional Chinese stops.

Tip: Tour caps at 8 guests and books eight weeks ahead. Bring stretchy pants; the eating is non-stop for four hours.

Joe's Steam Rice Roll ★ 4.3

Joe's Steam Rice Roll in Flushing Queens has run Cantonese steamed rice rolls in New York City since 2017. Eight fillings, two sauces, $6 to $10 plates, counter service.

Try: Rice roll wraps

Tip: The shrimp-and-scallop rice roll is the order. Cash only at the original; the second Brooklyn location takes card.