The Best Dumplings in London

Last night I experienced the best dumplings I’ve ever had in London. A trip to China Town has never been very successful for me. The food is over-priced and greasy and they rush you out in an hour to get more tourists in. So I still to east London for my Asian food-cravings. But last night, I was taken to Jen Cafe, a tiny place with about 8 tables, jutting out on the corner of Newport Place. The menu is short and simple and best of all, dirt cheap. A big bowl of steamed dumplings was a fiver. They were beautiful – soft and squidgy but firm enough, with plenty of filling. Pork and chive with a hint of garlic. YUM. This place has had mixed reviews – Timeout giving it a measly single star – but if it’s dumplings you’re after, get yourself down there.