mandoo bar

32nd btwn 5th & bway (closer to 5th, S side)

mandoos are dumplings, as far as i understand. on my way to the “happy wonderful epic adventure” that was the flaming lips concert yesterday, i stopped here to pick up a quick dinner of kimchee mandoo (as recommended by nymag). by chinatown standards (so i hear), these dumplings were pricey, but by midtown standards, i would say quite reasonable – $8 for 10 dumplings. they were filled with kimchee, tofu, pork, and veggies. they were quite good, although the kimchee flavor overwhelmed any other flavor – but not too spicy! the restaurant itself was pretty nice, with dumpling makers in a front display area, and a spare, modern seating area behind. i would go again to try their other dumplings. a good place to stop in midtown on the way to penn station. :)