While this Sackett Street location was originally the second Eton, the 205 Sackett Street location closed and, by default, has made this the flagship (read: only) location for South Brooklyn to get its fill of some of the borough's best dim sum and dumplings.
This neighborhood spot, created by a:
This neighborhood spot, created by a
former Asiate chef, features two things in exceedingly short supply in South Brooklyn: first-rate dumplings, Vietnamese-style bubble tea, and Hawaiian shaved ice. Get one of each and call it a day -- or a night. An ideal lunch or early dinner, or better still a casual drop-in, with or without a friend.
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, no disputing the homemade flavor of the dumplings here. Available three ways: pork and beef with cabbage, chicken with shiitake, and lentil and tofu for the vegetarian folks. Also does ramen soup, and a s@!t-ton of drinks. Bubble tea in just about every flavor you can think of, plus Hawaiian-style shaved ice that gets exotic with passionfruit, lychee, and li hing mui...
Citysearch Editorial Review:
Eton Chan’s second branch of his eponymous Carroll Gardens dumpling shop follows the original’s formula by serving fat little pot stickers (the beef, pork and cabbage blend is the most popular) that are pan-fried and steamed to chewy-crunchy perfection. Beyond dumplings, the bright, colorful eatery with communal seating specializes in bubble teas (try the Thai coconut and jackfruit) and shaved ices. They’re crowned with a dizzying array of syrups--watermelon, tamarind, lime--and wacky toppings like Marshmallow Fluff.