Category Archives: Pan Fried
dancerobot, Philadelphia, PA
I did not completely get dancerobot’s concept, their web site describes it as “’80s-inflected Japanese izakaya” and the press articles running up to its opening describe it with variations of “Neon-lit ’80s Japanese izakaya”. Other than the entranceway being papered in … Continue reading
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Hsu’s Gourmet, Atlanta GA
While at a recent conference in downtown Atlanta I was lucky to find Hsu’s Gourmet, a gloriously old school American Chinese restaurant. Depending on which part of their web site you believe, Hsu’s opened in 1989 or 1983. Hsu’s on … Continue reading
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OMNI Plant-Based Potstickers, Frozen Dumpling Review
It has become impossible to find OMNI’s excellent plant-based ground pork and pork shreds in stores over the past few months. I made some really good vegan dumplings with the ground pork [see here and here] and the shreds were … Continue reading
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Hong’s Dumplings – Frozen Dumpling Review
In the overwhelming, colorfully kaleidoscopic frozen dumpling aisle at H-Mart, Hong’s Dumplings caught my eye for its austere black and white packaging. It reminded me of the generic black and white labelled “Food” and “Beer” eaten in the classic film … Continue reading
Posted in Frozen Dumpling Review, Kimchi, Korean, Pan Fried, Potsticker, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggie Dumplings
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Chengdu Center City, Philadelphia, PA
Su Xing House, Philadelphia’s long running vegetarian Chinese restaurant has closed and been replaced by Chengdu Center City, an outpost of University City’s Chengdu Famous Food. Chengdu serves Sichuan style Chinese food but thankfully has kept a lot of Su … Continue reading
Posted in Bao, Buns, Gyoza, Pan Fried, Philadelphia, Pork, Potsticker, Sichuan Dumplings, Wontons
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Din Tai Fung, Santa Monica, CA
Continuing my tour of U.S. Din Tai Fung locations, on a recent trip to LA I checked out the Santa Monica location. I have long argued that Din Tai Fung’s Xiao Long Bao are over-rated and Santa Monica reinforced my … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Gyoza, Pan Fried, Pork, Potsticker, Shanghai, Steamed, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggie Dumplings, Xiao Long Bao
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Mr. Paik’s Noodles, Grenada Hills, CA
I have been a fan of Baek Jong-won (aka Mr. Paik) since becoming addicted to his show Delicious Rendezvous during the pandemic. The Korean food documentaries that he co-hosts on Netflix are also excellent (the KFood Show A Nation of … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Gyoza, Jjampppong, Korean, Los Angeles, Mandoo, Noodles, Pan Fried, Potsticker
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DD Soup Dumplings & Hibachi
I generally avoid the Times Square area in NYC, but I needed to get A to the train after a session at Local 42, a great dive bar on 9th ave, and ended up walking along 42nd street. Thankfully I … Continue reading
Posted in Bao, Buns, Chinese, Dim Sum, New York City, Pan Fried, Pork, Sheng Jian Bao, Soup Dumpling, Steamed, Xiao Long Bao
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White Yak Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA
The White Yak Restaurant serves up some excellent Tibetan food in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia. They serve a wide range of the Himalayan classics, including the Himalayan dumplings known as Momos. The history of the momo dates back to … Continue reading
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Return to Pasta B Jinghua, Milan, Italy
I originally tried Milan’s Pasta B Jinghua during a work trip in 2023 and had to go back there again during a recent trip to Italy. It seems like the word is out on how good this place is, it … Continue reading
Posted in Gyoza, Noodles, Pan Fried, Pork, Potsticker, Shrimp
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