New York icons: Best cheap dumplings

Wong Wong Noodle Shop
While the whap-whap of hand-pulled wheat noodles dominates this soup shack, the place also fashions fat little purses of pork and scallions that dribble meaty juices with each bite ($3 for 12). 5410 Eighth Ave at 54th St, Sunset Park, Brooklyn (718-633-5633)

Prosperity Dumpling
The pan-crisped pork-and-chive namesake is alluring, but the veggie version is even better, bursting with minced greens and assorted mushrooms ($2 for eight). 46 Eldridge St between Canal and Hester Sts (212-343-0683)

Eton
Eton Chan’s shop outdoes Chinatown’s best by folding its pot stickers to order. We fancy the beef, pork and cabbage pockets that are steamed and pan-seared for a crunchy-chewy combo ($3.50 for five). 205 Sackett St at Henry St, Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn (718-222-2999)

New Yeah Shanghai Deluxe
Handle these steamed soup dumplings with care: First, nibble the pork packet’s crimped ivory top, then slurp out the steaming, heady broth ($4.50 for eight). 65 Bayard St between Elizabeth and Mott Sts (212-566-4884)

TKettle
This teen-friendly bubble-tea lounge serves superlative steamed dumplings ($6.50 for 12). The signature filling features cucumber, shrimp and pork in a blast of richness and brine. 26 St. Marks Pl between Second and Third Aves (212-982-9782, tkettle.com)—Joshua M. Bernstein

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