Restaurants

Here’s the gen on Jen: it’s a basic corner caff with seating at easy-wipe tables or on high stools by the entrance. In the window, if you’re lucky, a woman will be making fresh dumplings. Order these grilled and savour the juicy, aromatic pork and chive fillings and nicely chewy wrappings – first-rate. Noodles and rice plates fill the menu. An order for soup noodles will produce a big warming bowlful; ho fun with shredded pork and preserved cabbage is a winner. Bubble teas and unusual hot drinks (a faintly medicinal-tasting honey and watercress) are further fortes.

Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008