Is it said to be the best xiao long bao soup in New York?

Weekend plans got rained out—we were supposed to ice skate at Rockefeller, but the sky dumped buckets of rain 😅 So we scrambled to find a spot nearby, and my Indian classmate actually found this dumpling place! She loved it after eating—affordable and tasty, and now Midtown’s food scene just got another win 👏 1️⃣ Crab Roe Soup Dumplings The presentation alone beats most soup dumplings in NYC! The skins are thin, the fillings are plump, and there’s so much broth inside—bite into one carefully, or you’ll burn your tongue (speaking from experience 😂). Dip them in the crab vinegar, and it cuts through the richness perfectly—so satisfying. 2️⃣ Braised Wheat Gluten (Kao Fu) Order this! It’s way better than the version I’ve had in Flushing. The ingredients are plentiful—wood ear mushrooms, peanuts, and dried tofu mixed in—and the flavor is spot-on: sweet and salty, with a hint of umami. It’s the perfect appetizer to wake up your taste buds 🌟 3️⃣ Chicken Soup Dumplings My friend ordered these, and I didn’t expect much—chicken dumplings can be hit-or-miss. But wow, they were a nice surprise 😋 The filling has this savory chicken broth flavor that’s so comforting, and honestly? They might even edge out the crab roe ones—don’t @ me! If you’re in Midtown and worn out from exploring, this is such a great comfort food spot. Warm, filling, and no fuss—exactly what you need on a rainy day (or any day, really). 📍 Joe's Home of Soup Dumplings 7 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017 #NewYorkFood #NewYorkFoodie #NewYorkLife #SoupDumplings #NewYorkStudyAbroad #ManhattanFood #MidtownNYCFood #WhatIEatTonight