If you’ve never heard of jiaozi, you’re in for a treat. Jiaozi are a type of Chinese dumpling that are enjoyed during Lunar New Year, although they can be found year-round in parts of northern China.

The jiaozi – or Chinese dumpling – originated 1800 years ago as a staple food among the ethnic Han people of northern China. With time, it became a favourite across the country, especially during ...

Yixuan Jiaozi Restaurant's starch noodles with sesame paste and cucumber slices is a good starter for a meal. Photos by Ye Jun / China Daily Once basic festival fare, the boiled dumpling finds its way ...

The well-seasoned stuffing of sauteed shiitake mushrooms and kale is as flavorful as any meaty filling. The addition of turmeric in the wrapper dough complements those flavors and also helps the ...

Jiaozi, or dumplings, is a special dish for Chinese people during Spring Festival. Started in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the tradition of having jiaozi at midnight on New Year's Eve or for ...

Jiaozi (Chinese dumpling) is a traditional Chinese food, which is essential during holidays in North China, has become one of the most widely loved foods all over the country. Starting from a small ...

It’s hard to talk about JA Jiaozi without comparing it to Din Tai Fung. Outwardly, there are obvious similarities. Both give you a paper checklist onto which you scribble your order. Both focus on ...

Elsewhere on the menu: You’ll see Jiaozi!’s spicy-seared handmade noodles ($9.99) on almost everyone’s table, for good reason — it’s another family recipe. The salt-and-pepper squid ($5.75) is a dish ...