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About this place
Handmade water dumplings are a good place to start at Ping Ping. Diners have described the chive flavour as pronounced, with springy wrappers and a substantial meat filling; another visitor also recommended them. One report noted that a serving was generous, so you might build the meal around the dumplings and add small plates to suit your group and appetite.
The appetisers include clams marinated in soy sauce and garlic, Taiwanese-style simmered bamboo shoots, and soy-braised pork trotters, tongue and ears. Some diners have ordered the clams or pork trotters alongside the dumplings, making these a good choice for a meal that brings together several flavours around the main dish.
Other options include an omelette with dried radish, an oyster omelette and fried squid balls. One reviewer found the Taiwanese rice vermicelli stir-fry a little spicy; it may appeal if you would like something different from the dumplings.
Drinks include draft beer and Shaoxing wine, as well as plum, guava and grass jelly drinks. Some diners pair the dumplings with beer or Shaoxing wine, while the range also leaves room for a lighter meal with a soft drink.
The dining room in Gionmachi Kitagawa has been described as small. Reservations are available.
