Chirba Chirba Dumpling Truck ★ 4.4
Durham's big yellow dumpling truck has hand-pleated Taiwanese and Chinese style dumplings since 2011, led by pork Juicy Buns and chili-oil chicken minis.
The canonical version and where to order it.
Chirba Chirba has been one of the most recognisable Durham food trucks since 2011, built entirely on hand-folded dumplings made with house-ground fillings. The pan-fried pork and chive are the defining order: a crispy-bottomed, tender-topped dumpling with house chilli oil. The truck's following is large enough that it has inspired multiple permanent dumpling counters in the Triangle; Chirba remains the mobile original.
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Durham's big yellow dumpling truck has hand-pleated Taiwanese and Chinese style dumplings since 2011, led by pork Juicy Buns and chili-oil chicken minis.
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Private tour · 2 hours
Take a walking tour around historic Durham. Visit the city's attractions while also hearing intriguing stories of crime and punishment through the ages from your guide.

Private tour · 7 hours
Discover the history and culture of Durham on a guided walking tour. Visit the Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local café and a beer...

Private tour · 4 hours
Explore Durham on a private walking tour. Discover the city's history, visit the UNESCO-listed Durham Cathedral, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local cafe.