My Neighbours the Dumplings

My Neighbours the Dumplings is a family-run Chinese dumpling restaurant on Upper Clapton Road that has quickly become one of the most beloved and talked-about restaurants in Clapton since opening. The Infatuation rates it as "a bloody fine dumpling restaurant," praising the har gau (prawn) and shu mai (prawn and pork) as "the sort of things you could very easily eat on a daily basis." The restaurant is famous for its lamb and coriander potstickers -- on any given evening the windows steam up with the heat of a full house. A mystery sake bar in the basement and a partially open terrace add to the charm.

The setting is artfully scruffed-up, with hanging lanterns and neon signs creating a warm, casual atmosphere ideal for midweek catch-up dinners. Takeaway and delivery are also available. No reservations -- walk-in only, so arrive early or expect to queue, which is a reliable indicator of just how good the food is. Open daily from late afternoon.