For dinner, I decided to try New Culture Revolution in Islington, a restaurant specializing in Northern Chinese cuisine. They try to set themselves apart from other Chinese establishments by putting an emphasis on healthy, high-quality ingredients at an affordable value.
I had the pork and chive dumplings because someone on Yelp gave them high reviews. To be honest, though, I didn't think they were any noticeably different from those at other restaurants. They were good; the filling was well-seasoned and tasted home-made, and the dumpling skins were thick, yet not doughy in texture. However, I couldn't pinpoint where the "quality" came in. If anything, I was disappointed. For one, the portion was so small! There were only five dumplings in the bowl! That meant that each dumpling was more than one pound! Additionally, I was surprised to find green beans and carrots in my soup. It definitely lowered the authenticity of the dish in my book.
I also ordered black tea, which, according to their menu, aids digestion. I feel so old sometimes, but I definitely think my stomach can use a little encouragement every now and then. The tea tasted like pu-er to me, but the menu called it "Pu Nee." What a fail. The menu spelled everything wrong (the jiao zi was spelled jiao ji).
Overall, I was only moderately satisfied. The dumplings themselves were good enough to warrant a possible reconsideration, but considering everything else, I might just move on.
That said, it's time to move on to work, work, work!
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