I’m a fan of good cheap food. I’m also a fan of Asian food, and especially of dumplings, so when I heard about Rickshaw Dumpling Bar, a new chain of dumpling joints, I was intrigued. The theory behind Rickshaw is that they can mass produce high quality dumplings for cheap, and by adding soup, or salad and dressing to one of a few types of dumplings, you’ll have enough iterations to create a menu.
Rickshaw offers 6 types of dumplings, either steamed or fried, and either with dipping sauce, in a salad, or in dumping soup. 
I went and tried the duck dumplings and the Thai chicken with basil & lemongrass dumplings. Both were good, and for about $5, you’ll be hard pressed to find better fast food – or healthier fast food for that matter! But I have to say, the dumplings were good but not fantastic. Not something that I would crave like I crave Delight 28 dim sum in Chinatown, and not like I crave crappy, greasy fast food when I’m hungover. If you’re lucky enough to have a Rickshaw near your office, however, it is definitely worthwhile for a quick, cheap lunch. Try the mint green iced tea while you’re at it too. It’s unsweetened with just the right amount of mint to compliment the tea without overpowering.
Dumplings
Rickshaw Dumpling Bar
61 W 23rd St, between 5th & 6th Ave
Chelsea
