Hing Kee - hand pulled noodles and soup dumplings

When we first got to the restaurant we had a slightly strange encounter. The Chinese waitress asked if we wanted anything to drink to which I said, “Yes, some hot tea, please”. She responded with a curious and questioning look. I repeated myself “Hot tea?” and she continued to look at me like I was a little crazy. She waited for me to clarify I thought so I went on. “This is a Chinese restaurant. You have Chinese tea?” “No hot tea.” she again said and walked away. We were left a little baffled but with a humorous story. We laughed together at this situation and ordered the obvious choice - hand pulled noodle soup and soup dumplings.

Upon first taste Laszlo made the quick decision on flavor and stated “This is my new favorite restaurant!” - so he loved them. And I agreed. The dumplings explode in your mouth with flavor and the hand pulled noodles are long, fun and in a rich and delicious broth.

We look forward to coming back, seeing if they have Chinese hot tea or still refuse that request. It doesn’t matter in the end. The specialty items are going to wake your taste buds into a heavenly place.

TCM Meets Pulled Soup Dumplings

(aka: Little bites, big energetics)

• Warm, cooked, and easy on digestion
  Steamed dumplings hit the Spleen/Stomach sweet spot — warm, moist, and easy to break down. TCM says: good qi flow, less digestive drama.

• Soup inside = Yin-nourishing
  The broth inside helps moisten and hydrate — a nice boost for Yin and fluids, especially if you're dry, overheated, or recovering from illness.

• Ginger, scallion, and pork trifecta
  Most dumpling fillings include warming, aromatic herbs (like ginger) that help reduce internal cold and support digestion.
  Ginger warms the middle and settles the stomach.
  Scallion disperses cold and promotes circulation.
  Pork nourishes Yin and Blood, making these dumplings grounding and satisfying.

• Dough = Dampness risk (if overdone)
  Too many dumplings (especially with thick wrappers or fried ones) can create Dampness — think bloating, foggy head, or heavy limbs. Moderation is the move.

• Perfect for cold days or cold bodies
  If you're someone who runs cold, feels sluggish, or has weak digestion, pulled soup dumplings can warm you up and spark your digestive fire.

• Chew your qi
  In TCM, digestion starts in the mouth. Chewing well signals your Spleen to do its job. Don’t inhale your dumplings, no matter how good they are.

• Mind the chill
  Avoid pairing with iced drinks — cold dampens digestive fire. Hot tea (like pu-erh or oolong) is the traditional companion for a reason.