Category Archives: Gyoza

Vanessa’s Dumpling, NYC, Pandemic Edition

Posted on September 5, 2022 by rundlea

I have reviewed Vanessa’s previously, but while I was in NYC recently I thought I would see how they were fairing in pandemic times. Thankfully the dumplings are still great but they seem to have lost their service mojo during … Continue reading →

Posted in Boiled, Chinese, Gyoza, New York City, Pan Fried, Pork, Potsticker | Leave a comment

Dumpling Jjamppong, Jeong’s Kitchen (Danny’s Kitchen), HMart Philadelphia

Posted on July 9, 2022 by rundlea

I have been obsessing over Netflix’s show “A Nation of Broth” which over three episodes, with endless food-porn, documents the centrality of soups and stews in Korean cuisine. The show made me crave some Korean soup, so I went over … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Gyoza, Jjampppong, Korean, Mandoo, Noodles, Philadelphia | Leave a comment

Izakaya E.A.K., Hell’s Kitchen, NY

Posted on December 20, 2021 by rundlea

Izakaya E.A.K. is part of Japan’s E.A.K. Ramen chain of restaurants (in Japan known as the Machida Shoten chain), which specializes in IEKEI ramen. According to their website they have over 400 locations in Japan and a presence in Singapore, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bao, Gyoza, Izakaya, Japanese, New York City, Pan Fried, Pork, Potsticker, Ramen Bar, Takoyaki | Leave a comment

Viet Bistro, Philadelphia PA

Posted on November 2, 2021 by rundlea

Viet Bistro has been open for about two weeks and the rumor is, that it is the new venture from the owners of the much missed Huong Tram at Hoa Binh Plaza on 16th and Washington.  I didn’t get the … Continue reading →

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Delicious Rendezvous: Dumpling Making Lesson

Posted on February 7, 2021 by rundlea

The Korean food show Delicious Rendezvous has become our pandemic lock-down viewing obsession.  Of all the cooking shows I have watched, this series has yielded the most dishes that are now in my regular cooking repertoire.  A recent recipe we … Continue reading →

Posted in Gyoza, Korea, Mandoo, Pan Fried, Pork, Potsticker, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Sake Bar Hagi 46, New York, NY

Posted on December 9, 2019 by rundlea

Sake Bar Hagi on 49th street in Mid-town New York City was one of my favorite Izakaya in the City and I was quite sad when it closed in early 2018.  Somehow it took me a long time to visit … Continue reading →

Posted in Gyoza, Izakaya, Japanese, New York City, Pork, Potsticker, Takoyaki | Leave a comment

Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai, New York NY

Posted on November 11, 2019 by rundlea

Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai recently opened on Manhattan’s Upper West Side serving Kitakata style ramen.  They have 57 locations in Japan but can trace their history back to 1958 and Ban Nai Shokudo in Kitakata city.  Kitakata style ramen noodles … Continue reading →

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Tampopo Ramen, NY, NY

Posted on October 7, 2019 by rundlea

Washington Height’s Tampopo Ramen is Manhattan’s northern most ramen bar.  The place is named for, and decorated in reference to, the classic 1985 Japanese cult film about creating the perfect bowl of ramen.  The restaurant is small, with an open … Continue reading →

Posted in Gyoza, Japanese, New York City, Pan Fried, Pork, Ramen Bar, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggie Dumplings | Leave a comment

STEAM Noodle Cafe, Great Barrington, MA

Posted on August 26, 2019 by rundlea

STEAM Noodle Cafe is a tiny joint with one small round table for 3, counter space for another 8-10 people and two small tables out back in the parking lot.  The Thai chef serves up a pan-Asian menu that includes … Continue reading →

Posted in Bao, Buns, Gyoza, Pork, Potsticker, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggie Dumplings | Leave a comment

HMart Veggie Big Gyoza Dumplings With Master Brand Hot Dumpling Sauce

Posted on May 13, 2019 by rundlea

Dumpling Rating:   Sauce Rating:  I previously reviewed HMart’s Kimchi Big Gyoza Dumplings frozen dumplings aka Hansang Kimchi Gyoza and gave them five stars – they are delicious. I recently tried another of the Big Gyoza Dumpling line of products, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dipping Sauce, Frozen Dumpling Review, Gyoza, Mandoo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggie Dumplings | Leave a comment