Dumpling Cafe in Santa Fe knows a thing or two about authentic Chinese food

Dumpling Cafe’s Seafood Noodle Soup. (Heather Hunter/For the Journal)

Knowing what you do well is a gift. Loving what you do is a rarity. Getting paid for what you do well and love is ikigai. Dumpling Cafe is a living example of ikigai, "reason for being," in Santa Fe. This new restaurant opened in February and is buzzing with hungry and happy customers who love dumplings and more.

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Vegetable Dumplings at Dumpling Cafe.

Heather Hunter/For the Journal

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Pork Belly Bibimap at Dumpling Cafe.
Heather Hunter/For the Journal

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