Author Archives: rundlea

Candles Cafe West, New York, NY

Posted on October 12, 2015 by rundlea

This will be a short review, Candles Cafe is not a dumpling house but I was there recently and saw they had a dumpling appetizer.  Candles Cafe is part of a local mini-chain of vegan restaurants that began back in … Continue reading →

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Wang Foods Leek Dumpling/Legume Ravioli

Posted on October 5, 2015 by rundlea

Rating:    Wang Food is sub-brand of the large Korean traditional foods exporter, Samjin Globalnet. The company has been promoting Korean food internationally since 1970 and sells a wide range of dumplings under the Wang Foods and  brands.  A lot of … Continue reading →

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The Handpulled Noodle, New York, NY

Posted on September 28, 2015 by rundlea

The Handpulled Noodle opened in Harlem in February of 2015 and quickly got good notices in the NY Times and the Gothamist.  This spot specializes in dishes from North West China, as filtered through the owner’s recollections of his mother’s cooking when he … Continue reading →

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Dumplings & Things, Brooklyn, NY

Posted on September 14, 2015 by rundlea

I have been eating a lot of vegetarian dumplings lately and felt like re-embracing the pork.  The guys from East Wind Snack Shop have been messaging me through Instagram to come check out their place and based on their Instagram feed … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, New York City, Pan Fried, Pork, Wontons | 1 Comment

Vegetarian Dim Sum House, NY, NY

Posted on August 31, 2015 by rundlea

Vegetarian Dim Sum House (aka Veggie Dim Sum) is a no frills joint that looks a little sketchy from the outside but has a great reputation for vegan dim sum.  I had been going there for several years, but about … Continue reading →

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Return to Franchia, NY, NY

Posted on August 24, 2015 by rundlea

I have given the Asian-fusion, vegan cafe, Franchia, a full review previously, but the Spicy Steamed Wontons that they recently added to their menu caught my eye and I had to stop by and try them.  I am a big … Continue reading →

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Return to Mandoo Bar, NY NY

Posted on August 17, 2015 by rundlea

Korea Town’s Mandoo Bar is known for the cooks at the front window making and cooking fresh dumplings and has been around for years now. Over that time they have expanded the menu a lot from its original focus on … Continue reading →

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Fresh Pierogi Brand Pierogi served with Kimchi

Posted on August 10, 2015 by rundlea

Rating: Fresh Pierogi is a family owned company founded in 1991 that sells a range of packaged, refrigerated pierogi through supermarket chains. Their store in NJ sells refrigerated fresh made pierogi and cooked take-out orders that you can get steamed, … Continue reading →

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Cheap Dumpling Battle: Tasty Dumpling vs. Fried Dumplings

Posted on August 3, 2015 by rundlea

Located around the corner from each other Tasty Dumpling and Fried Dumpling are two stalwarts of the Chinatown cheap dumpling scene. Recently I had a work meeting on the edge of Chinatown and decided to do a post meeting, head-to-head … Continue reading →

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RedFarm, New York, NY

Posted on July 27, 2015 by rundlea

The inside of RedFarm looks like an American farm-to-table Bistro, lots of rustic wood decoration and red and white Gingham upholstery.  The place also seemed to be overstaffed, there were a lot of good looking employees standing around not doing … Continue reading →

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