Luyu Dumplings

The inspiration

Luyu Dumplings serves the food of Shandong Province, with a particular focus on Tsingdao-style boiled dumplings¹ . The kitchen's boiled dumplings come with thick skins, a hallmark of that northern Chinese tradition, and the press says pan-frying them would only take away from the wrappers¹ .

Who's behind it

What the sources do show is a steady hand in the kitchen, with the sound of a knife chopping during service noted by the Michelin Guide² .

What to order

• Chili spice mixed noodles: handmade noodles of varying widths, coated in chili oil and mixed at the table by the server .¹
• Scallion pancake beef roll: a Shandong-origin roll with beef, lettuce, and a slightly sweet sesame paste .¹
• Lamb with fennel dumplings: one of the many boiled filling options on the menu .^3,2

What people are saying

The Michelin Guide praises the handmade dumplings and chewy noodles, while noting the Spartan, bare-bones setting at the back of a shopping center^4,2 .

Why you should try it

If you're staying in the area, this is a chance to eat Michelin-recognized, hand-made Shandong dumplings in a humble strip-mall kitchen⁴ . Come for the dumplings and noodles rather than the room, and bring a group to order widely across the menu¹ .