Tasty Dumpling

"Distance from the start: 12.4 miles  Bathroom: No Walking anywhere near Chinatown and not eating at least one dumpling goes against our moral code of ethics, so we have to squeeze some in. There are plenty of great options, among them Tasty Dumpling, a cash-only spot on Mulberry Street where a styrofoam container of four fried pork-and-chive dumplings will cost you $2 flat. Douse them in their homemade chili oil, and then scarf them down on the sidewalk. " - willa moore

"On Lower Mulberry in Old Chinatown across from Columbus Park, Tasty has one of the larger menus (and larger premises) among dumpling shops, and sells a convenient snacking size portion. The dumplings are small and ribbed with a surprisingly delicate wrapper, and darkly flavorful: Four for $2." - Robert Sietsema

"One of our go-to spots for a styrofoam container full of fried pork and chive dumplings, Tasty Dumplings on Mulberry Street is a bare bones, cash-only spot. The wrappers here are on the thicker side, and stand up well to a thorough pan-fry for a delightfully crisp exterior. At $2 for an order of four dumplings, this is also one of the best food deals in lower Manhattan. Grab one of the tables with a view of Columbus Park." - Carina Finn Koeppicus

"Dumplings: you’re going to want them after a long morning (probably not really that long) of listening to assistant district attorneys explain the meaning of “intent.” If you’re looking for pan-fried, doughy, pork-filled dumplings, your first stop should be at Tasty Dumpling. They’re among the best you’ll find in Chinatown, there’s plenty of room to sit, and it’s very close to the courthouses." - hillary reinsberg

"At the dollar dumpling storefronts like Fried Dumpling, Dumpling House, and Tasty Dumpling, big round loaves were cut into wedges, split horizontally, and stuffed with a single slice of dried aromatic beef and a heap of pickled vegetables, and sometimes sprinkled with chopped scallions." - Robert Sietsema