Author Archives: rundlea

Oldboy (U.S.) Dumpling Eating Promotion

Posted on October 13, 2013 by rundlea

The South Korean film Oldboy is one of my favorite movies and I have some misgivings about the Hollywood remake, you should all see the original.  But as dumplings play a key plot point in the film and the PR … Continue reading →

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Random Dumpling News: Streaking at a Dumpling House and a New Dumpling Billionaire

Posted on October 12, 2013 by rundlea

Kanazawa, Japan:  Two men were arrested for “public indecency” for sitting naked in a Gyōza no Ōshō (King of Dumplings) restaurant.  The men were from a nearby massage-parlor/sex shop and were apparently at the dumpling house to shoot an add … Continue reading →

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Han Bat, Manhattan, NY

Posted on October 9, 2013 by rundlea

Han Bat is a Korean restaurant in Manhattan, situated on the periphery of Korea Town.  They have a full menu of Korean restaurant staples, but when it comes to dumplings they only serve Mandoo Gui, the fried pork Mandoo. The … Continue reading →

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Neptune Polish Restaurant – El Diablo review

Posted on October 3, 2013 by rundlea

Every now and then a buddy of mine, who goes by the name El Diablo, sends me musings on dumplings, mainly on Pierogies.  So to kick off the second year of Dumpling Hunter here are El Diablo’s thoughts on Neptune … Continue reading →

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P.F. Chang’s Dumpling Recall

Posted on September 27, 2013 by rundlea

There has been FDA recall of P.F. Chang’s frozen Home Menu brand Pork and Leek Dumplings due to “the possible presence of undeclared allergens, crustacean shellfish (shrimp) and fish (pollock)”.  Its not clear if this is a cross-contamination issue or … Continue reading →

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One Year Birthday of Dumpling Hunter

Posted on September 24, 2013 by rundlea

This week marks the one year anniversary of Dumpling Hunter, thanks to all my readers and those I have dragged out to sample dumplings with me; special thanks to El Diablo for his Pierogi reviews.  I have written a total … Continue reading →

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Return to Upper West Side Legend, New York

Posted on September 16, 2013 by rundlea

Following up on my pledge to return to some of the dumpling houses where I had previously only reviewed the meat dumplings and instead to try the vegetable dumplings, I recently returned to Upper West Side Legend.

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Oriental Flavor, Amherst MA: Best Chinese restaurant in the Pioneer Valley

Posted on September 7, 2013 by rundlea

Oriental Flavor is a Dim Sum restaurant that was recently opened by a waiter and a chef from the previously great, but now sadly fading Amherst Chinese.  As a true Dim Sum restaurant, Oriental Flavor opens for breakfast and serves congee. … Continue reading →

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Introducing Scotch Egg Hunter

Posted on September 6, 2013 by rundlea

After a recent trip to London (see below) I realized that in addition to being a sucker for dumplings I am a sucker for scotch eggs and make a point to order them whenever I have the opportunity.  So I … Continue reading →

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Dumpling Room opening soon, Cambridge MA

Posted on September 5, 2013 by rundlea

Apparently the much anticipated Dumpling Room in Cambridge, MA is having its final inspection and will be opening soon.  Dumpling Room replaces the Beavis and Butthead snigger inducing Pu Pu Hot Pot.  They are already running a delivery service providing … Continue reading →

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