Sure, they look like (well, I don't have to tell you), but these little Shanghai sacks of pork and broth filled goodness have bewitched me ever since I tried them in Elmhurst, Queens. Commonly known as soup dumplings, they are found in Chinatown of course, and Flushing, Queens, but so far, I had no luck finding them in NJ, until I read about them here. The place is Hunan Cottage, on Rte 46 East, in Fairfield (look for a panda sculpture outside). Inside, ask for the other menu (the one that doesn't have items like Three Happiest or other Americanized staples). This menu (thankfully in English) is the one that the mostly Chinese crowd was ordering from. In addition to the soup dumplings, we had an amazing jumbo shrimp and squid with basil, and a pork with Chinese celery that was spicy in a good way.
Folks rave about Hunan Cottage here and here, too. BYOB.
Hunan Cottage, 14 US Highway 46 East, Fairfield, (973) 808-8328, (973) 575-6158
Soup dumplings are the best!
Also at HC -- try Wu Xi Pai Gu (WuXi ribs - Stewed Pork Ribs with Brown Sauce) and Lions Head Casserole (Stewed Minced Pork Ball in Brown Sauce) Great gravy for rice!
Hearty cold weather dishes but good anytime!