What to order at Vanessa's Dumpling House

The dish to know
Pork chive dumplings, four for $1.50
Editor tip
The sesame pancake stuffed with beef is the off-the-menu cult order. Cash speeds up the line at lunch.
CuisineStreet food
Price$
NeighborhoodChinatown
HoursDaily 09:30-22:30
The dishPork chive dumplings, four for $1.50
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