The best soup dumplings in Los Angeles

In our first episode of "The Bucket List: Dumplings," we explore where to find the best soup dumplings in Los Angeles and Orange County. This is the Bucket List: Dumplings.
Jenn Harris • Los Angeles Times • August 28, 2022
Creating the perfect soup dumpling involves a confluence of ingredients and precise technique. The walls should be thin and delicate yet sturdy enough to hold the filling. It should be chewy but never tough. There should be enough soup to warrant...
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