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Rain or shine, For merely a few dollars per plate you can explore many of the dishes offered by Chinatown's best restaurants. Taste local favorites like the pork fried dumplings from Fried Dumpling, summer rolls from Pho Viet Huong, Malaysian Curry Noodles from Jaya, and bubble tea from Ten Ren. And don't forget the fortune cookie writing contest. On Baxter, Bayard, Doyers, Mosco, Mott, Mulberry and Pell Sts. 1–6pm. Call 212-868-1368 or visit explorechinatown.com for more information.

A while back, there was some talk about places one can find a decent meal in the city for under $10. That got us thinking -- $10 isn't that tough, but what about $5? And the same rules apply -- "no fast-food chains, no coffee shops and no slices." Our first thought was Fried Dumpling -- at $1 for 5 dumplings, you could literally gorge yourself for $5. Our second thought was any of the various banh mi places in Chinatown, like Viet-Nam Banh Mi So 1, where every sandwich on the menu is less than $5. Other options include the delectable falafel from Rainbow Falafel & Shwarma ($3.50 plus tax); $2 tacos at Zaragoza (two tacos are quite filling); or you could order very carefully at Grilled Cheese NYC, but who wants to worry about going over budget? The $3.75 lunch special at 38th Street Restaurant and Bakery also fits the bill. Admittedly, 25 fried pork dumplings may cause some gastric distress, but the other options are a bit more well-rounded. What are your suggestions for a cheap, fairly decent meal for less than five bucks?

The New York Times reports that The Hong Kong government recently issued a report that eating certain kinds of dim sum, particularly those fried or cooked with copious amounts of fat and oil, should be avoided for health reasons. While this may seem like somewhat of a no-brainer, many are ignoring the warnings and eating the same dim sum they've been eating for years, arteries be damned.

The New York Daily News reports that The Dumpling Man is now open on St. Mark's Place, serving

seared and steamed dumplings in the classic northern Asian style. That means fillings - including pork, chicken and calamari - are blended with herbal juices to boost moistness and flavor. Wrappers are rolled out individually so they're pillowy, not doughy. About $3.50-$4.50 for six pieces. The casual specialty spot also serves miso soup, salad and red bean shaved ice.