Author Archives: rundlea

MoonNight, Philadelphia, PA

Posted on August 11, 2025 by rundlea

Philadelphia’s MoonNight serves Vietnamese and Japanese dishes, including Pho, Ramen, Chả Giò, Gyoza, Buns, Bánh Mì, Yakitori, Crispy Garlic Wings, and Fried Wontons. MoonNight serves several vegan options, including vegetarian spring rolls, spicy cucumber, vegie dumplings, a ramen, a Pho, … Continue reading →

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Because I Don’t Only Eat Dumplings: A Review of Lay’s Chinese Potato Chips

Posted on July 31, 2025 by rundlea

I spend a lot of time in Asian grocery stores picking out frozen dumplings to try. I am also fascinated by the packaged snack aisle, especially the huge variety of Lay’s Potato Chips from all over Asia. Why do we … Continue reading →

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Hong’s Dumplings – Frozen Dumpling Review

Posted on July 13, 2025 by rundlea

In the overwhelming, colorfully kaleidoscopic frozen dumpling aisle at H-Mart, Hong’s Dumplings caught my eye for its austere black and white packaging. It reminded me of the generic black and white labelled “Food” and “Beer” eaten in the classic film … Continue reading →

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Chengdu Center City, Philadelphia, PA

Posted on July 6, 2025 by rundlea

Su Xing House, Philadelphia’s long running vegetarian Chinese restaurant has closed and been replaced by Chengdu Center City, an outpost of University City’s Chengdu Famous Food.  Chengdu serves Sichuan style Chinese food but thankfully has kept a lot of Su … Continue reading →

Posted in Bao, Buns, Gyoza, Pan Fried, Philadelphia, Pork, Potsticker, Sichuan Dumplings, Wontons | Leave a comment

Din Tai Fung, Santa Monica, CA

Posted on June 28, 2025 by rundlea

Continuing my tour of U.S. Din Tai Fung locations, on a recent trip to LA I checked out the Santa Monica location.  I have long argued that Din Tai Fung’s Xiao Long Bao are over-rated and Santa Monica reinforced my … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Gyoza, Pan Fried, Pork, Potsticker, Shanghai, Steamed, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggie Dumplings, Xiao Long Bao | Leave a comment

Mr. Paik’s Noodles, Grenada Hills, CA

Posted on June 15, 2025 by rundlea

I have been a fan of Baek Jong-won (aka Mr. Paik) since becoming addicted to his show Delicious Rendezvous during the pandemic.  The Korean food documentaries that he co-hosts on Netflix are also excellent (the KFood Show A Nation of … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Gyoza, Jjampppong, Korean, Los Angeles, Mandoo, Noodles, Pan Fried, Potsticker | Leave a comment

DD Soup Dumplings & Hibachi

Posted on May 25, 2025 by rundlea

I generally avoid the Times Square area in NYC, but I needed to get A to the train after a session at Local 42, a great dive bar on 9th ave, and ended up walking along 42nd street. Thankfully I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bao, Buns, Chinese, Dim Sum, New York City, Pan Fried, Pork, Sheng Jian Bao, Soup Dumpling, Steamed, Xiao Long Bao | Leave a comment

White Yak Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA

Posted on May 6, 2025 by rundlea

The White Yak Restaurant serves up some excellent Tibetan food in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia.  They serve a wide range of the Himalayan classics, including the Himalayan dumplings known as Momos. The history of the momo dates back to … Continue reading →

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Worijip BBQ Pork Buns, New York City

Posted on April 20, 2025 by rundlea

Worijip is an amazing Korean prepared food store on 32nd street in Korea Town. Before the pandemic they had a long self-serve food bar where you could load up a to-go container and pay by weight. Now they have removed … Continue reading →

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Omni Plant-Based Pork Teriyaki Bao, a frozen dumpling review

Posted on April 13, 2025 by rundlea

I have made a bunch of dumplings using Omni’s Pork-Style ground plant-based meat, and it has become my go to for making vegan dumplings. But it is increasingly hard to find this product, and the pork strips and luncheon slices, … Continue reading →

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