How to order for a big table without overthinking it

Ordering for a group can feel like a math problem. It does not have to be. Here is the formula we give our own friends.

Start with one basket of dumplings per two people. Add two or three noodle bowls to share, a couple of greens, and a pot of tea for the table. That is a full, happy meal for six.

Still hungry? That is what a second round is for. Order in waves and let the table breathe.