A trip to Auntie Guans Kitchen on 14th Street just south of Sixth Avenue seemed prudent on a single-digit night. This restaurant specializes in the regional cooking of northeast China, or Dongbei. It’s
known for northeastern Chinese handmade noodles, dumplings and pancakes.

We started with their steamed lamb dumplings (6 pieces $6.99) that were made to order. The lamb was flavorful; I found the noodle wrapped too thick for me. I prefer a more delicate one. Don’t miss their scallion pancake (4 pieces $12.99). My dining partner prefers that filled with lamb. Since we ordered that type of meat dumpling, we opted for the spicy chicken wrapped inside the pancake along with scallions instead. I highly recommend.

After that, we shared their plebeian Ma Po Tofu ($13.99) and the in-season sautéed pea shoots with garlic ($17.99).  I liked the latter.

Auntie Guan’s Kitchen 108
Chelsea
108 W 14th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 206-8388
auntieguanskitchen-ny.com