Category Archives: New York City

XO Taste, New York NY

Posted on May 19, 2014 by rundlea

I previously reviewed XO Taste’s sister restaurant, XO Kitchen, which I like a lot.  The XO restaurants have such huge menus of Chinese Dim Sum dishes that I thought it was worth doing another review.  XO Taste has pretty much … Continue reading →

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The Mill Korean Restaurant, New York, NY

Posted on May 12, 2014 by rundlea

The Mill Korean Restaurant is an ex-diner turned Korean restaurant near Columbia University.  The Mill (ne Mill Luncheonette) was originally a greasy spoon diner with an Orthodox Jewish owner that in the early 90s began a slow-motion metamorphosis into a … Continue reading →

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Grand Sichuan International (aka Chelsea Chinese), New York, NY

Posted on April 14, 2014 by rundlea

  Its been a long while since I’ve been to Grand Sichuan International in Chelsea and I remember it being a lot better back in the day than it was last week.  One of the things I remember liking about … Continue reading →

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Nuchas Empanadas, New York NY

Posted on April 6, 2014 by rundlea

Ever since a trip to Buenos Aries I have been a big fan of Empanadas and, as I have written before, I feel that Empanadas, Pastys and Piroshkies occupy a grey area on the border of dumpling-ville.  Recently after hitting Manhattan’s … Continue reading →

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Joe’s Ginger, New York NY

Posted on April 1, 2014 by rundlea

I was in the mood for soup dumplings so I decided to check out Joe’s Shanghai in New York’s Chinatown.  But in what seems to be a re-occurring theme when I try to go to soup dumpling hot spots, Joe’s … Continue reading →

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Makana Hawaiian and Japanese BBQ, NY, NY

Posted on February 17, 2014 by rundlea

Just a quick review before I head out on a business trip to San Francisco.  As its name suggests Makana serves Hawaiian and Japanese BBQ. The Hawaiian BBQ is served “lunch plate” style with sides of rice, mac and cheese, and … Continue reading →

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Sake Bar Hagi, New York, NY

Posted on January 21, 2014 by rundlea

Sake Bar Hagi is an excellent Izakaya (Japanese Pub) housed in a basement space in mid-town Manhattan.  The place is almost always packed after about 6:30 and it doesn’t take reservations; once all the seats are taken you have to sign up … Continue reading →

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Oh! Taisho, New York City

Posted on November 26, 2013 by rundlea

The strip of St. Marks Place between 3rd and 2nd Avenue has become a little Tokyo, crowded with Izakaya bars and Asian eateries.  Oh! Taisho and its sister bar, Yakitori Taisho three doors down, were two of the first Japanese … 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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Neptune Polish Restaurant, New York, NY

Posted on August 26, 2013 by rundlea

Neptune is a small Polish dinner in New York City’s East Village neighborhood and is contributing writer, El Diablo’s, go-to spot for pierogies. I can understand his devotion to Neptune, the restaurant won best potato pierogi in the recent 2013 … Continue reading →

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