Prosperity, thy name is dumplings.

I just had one of the best eating experiences I have ever had in New York City, and it only cost me two bucks. That's less than a soft pretzel at most food carts.

What I had was 10 fried potstickers from a little joint called Prosperity Dumplings, just off Canal Street in Chinatown. At a dollar for five, it is one of the best food deals in the city. Each dumpling is hand made, from fresh ingredients and fried on the spot, the resulting taste experience is simply immaculate. Each bite of the pork and chive filled dumplings tops the next, like a grand symphony for your taste buds, playing a full-force encore over and over. There simple is no place where you can get more food for less, or more flavor for less. Cheap and cheerful? I think so.