"The epitome of an East Village hole-in-the-wall, Minca focuses all of its attention on the food - recommended side order of homemade pork gyōza (grilled dumpling)."
on Gyoza
"Start with homemade gyoza dumplings, then dive your spoon and chopsticks into one of the many types of ramen."
on Gyoza
"My favorites come from hole-in-the-wall New York ramen joint Minca, where the shrimp version arrives with the tails sticking out of the crisped-up shells, ready to be picked up and demolished in just one or two bites."
on Gyoza
"You can feast on a traditional appetizers including Kimchi and Shrimp Gyoza."
on Gyoza
"The piping hot, thinly wrapped pork and vegetable dumplings were seared to a golden char and served with soy sauce on the side. The gyoza didn’t pack as much juicy, meaty oomph as their Chinese counterparts, but still provided a satisfying start to our meal."
on Gyoza
"Their gyoza sure are pretty. Yes, they're innately different from the 5 for $1 dumplings in Chinatown - they're more delicate, less doughy, and comprise of more meat."
on Gyoza
"Make sure to order the homemade pan fried gyoza and a side of kimchi to complement your soup."
on Gyoza
"You might consider ordering the crispy pork gyoza dumplings to eat."
on Gyoza