Author Archives: rundlea

Return to M Shanghai Bistro and Garden, Brooklyn NY

Posted on May 3, 2016 by rundlea

About a year ago I went to see a show in Williamsburg Brooklyn and stumbled upon M Shanghai Bistro and Garden.   Last time around I was pretty impressed with both the quality of the dumplings they were turning out … Continue reading →

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Return to Kung Fu Steamed Little Buns Ramen, New York, NY

Posted on April 25, 2016 by rundlea

Kung Fu Steamed Little Buns Ramen has probably got the best name in the dumpling making game.  I previously reviewed Kung Fu back in June 2014, but one and even two reviews are not enough to cover all of the … Continue reading →

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40,000th Page View

Posted on April 20, 2016 by rundlea

  Yesterday Dumpling Hunter had its 40,000th page view.  I never thought the blog would last this long and see so many visitors. Thank you all for loving dumplings and for supporting my blog.  – Dumpling Hunter

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Japanese Oriental Restaurant, Columbus, Ohio

Posted on April 18, 2016 by rundlea

I recently attended a conference at Ohio State University and imagined I would spend a pleasant evening drinking at a college pub, German Bier Hall or local sports bar near campus.  Instead I discovered that the strip of bars and … Continue reading →

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Potato and Leek Pierogi Recipe

Posted on April 11, 2016 by rundlea

This is a pretty quick potato pierogi recipe that uses pre-made round Chinese  dumpling wrappers. Ingredients: 1 lb New Yellow potatoes, 2 Leeks 1/2 cup milk or soy milk, 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, 1 pack of Chinese dumpling wrapper, salt … Continue reading →

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National Empanada Day

Posted on April 9, 2016 by rundlea

Dammit, Friday the 8th was National Empanada Day and I missed it.  Despite some disagreement from readers, I have maintained that empanadas (and related products – Pasty, Piroshkies, and Samosas) are a form of dumpling worthy of hunting.  Empanadas have … Continue reading →

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The Bao, New York, NY

Posted on April 4, 2016 by rundlea

The Bao is the East Village outpost of the Flushing Queens dumpling restaurant, Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao.  The Bao is a calm retreat from the hustle and energy of Saint Marks Place, the ceiling is a lattice of dark … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Dumpling and Noodle Restaurant in Amherst, MA Closes

Posted on March 30, 2016 by rundlea

According to Masslive.com, Mom’s Dumpling and Noodle Restaurant in Amherst MA has closed.  I enjoyed their mini-sized pan fried pork and vegetable dumplings and really liked their dipping sauce.  Mom’s House Chinese Market will continue on College Street, but it … Continue reading →

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Vanessa’s Frozen Vegetable Whole Wheat Dumplings

Posted on March 28, 2016 by rundlea

Rating:   Vanessa’s Dumpling House is a family run, New York City institution that has been selling Beijing style dumplings and sesame breads from Elderidge Street in Chinatown since 1999.  I gave Vanessa’s a full review back in 2012 and … Continue reading →

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Dojo, New York, NY

Posted on March 21, 2016 by rundlea

Dojo has been an Greenwich Village institution since 1973 when it was born out of the Ice Cream Connection on St. Mark’s Place.  Shortly after it’s opening Dojo introduced its Soy Burger and Tofu Hijiki Burger and its awesome carrot … Continue reading →

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