How Maxi’s Noodle Makes THE BEST DUMPLINGS & WONTONS in NYC Chinatown Queens 🥟 | food. curated.

Hello dumpling and wonton lovers 🥟❤️ Meet Maxi Lau and discover the secrets of Maxi's Noodle, the beloved Hong Kong-style dumpling & wonton shop that has NYC obsessed. If a perfect dumpling is made with love, Maxi's Noodle has the recipe... Juicy pork & shrimp fillings (with magic ratios for that perfect pop of fresh texture), handmade noodles (from top-secret sources), and lines out the door – this Chinatown gem is truly special.

Learn why Maxi's is more than just incredible dumplings. It's a daughter honoring her mother's dream, a testament to family, building a unique legacy, and the power of authentic food. This heartwarming and inspiring story will make you crave their dumplings even more.

And Happy Year of the Dragon 2024 🐲 To celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, you can wish good fortune to this amazing spot and taste the magic in person! Maxi's success has helped them open a second location in Queens just this year. Find them on your next NYC dumpling crawl and change the way you think about dumplings forever.

Let's talk dumplings! Please drop a comment on your favorite dumpling shop for others to bookmark. I hope you go visit Maxi's Noodle. Lemme know what you think ✌🏽

📍 Locations: Flushing, Queens | Chinatown
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