Cherylynn N.
Yelp
COVID-19 TAKEOUT
Sometimes it takes a little inspiration to finish a draft that's been collecting dust.
So, this morning I woke up after having a wet dream of hot AND juicy...
DUMPLINGS!
And, I then I remembered the ones from Fuji Huoshao & Dumpling, and my car does too.
I thought I had in-car dining down with my steering wheel food tray and wetnaps.
Not so...these dumplings were SO juicy, they squirted onto my windshield when biting into.
I think that's a good sign of a great dumpling, yea?
During COVID, Fuji Huoshao & Dumpling is offering takeout only (small mom and pop shop). You can see staff making noodles and dumplings at their back counter.
M E N U
* Apps: Cold seaweed, cucumber salad, black fungus, tripe, etc. ($4.99-$8.99)
* Soups: Seaweed, Tofu, Lamb ($7.99-$8.99)
* Noodle Soups, hand-pulled noodles: Mushroom Chicken, Lamb, Pork & Pickle ($10.99)
* Huoshao: Fried pastry w/ beef or lamb (6 pc - $9.99)
* Dumplings: Beef, Lamb, Pork, Triple Deluxe (shrimp, pork, chive), Squash & Egg, etc. (Dozen -$12-$14). PLUS $1 for pan-fried.
* Frozen Dumplings (30 pc - $21-$23, 50 pc - $26-$29)
Cc's accepted with a $25 minimum.
C O V I D - 1 9 S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S
* Staff wore masks properly.
* Table blocking small dining area with clear plastic curtains as a barrier.
* Wrapped chopsticks.
* Hand sanitizer available.
F O O D
* Beef Huoshao (6 pc - $9.99): https://bit.ly/3gpTku1
* Lamb Huoshoao (6 pc - $9.99)
One of their specialties, Huoshao (aka shaobing) is a fried pastry filled with a meat patty. Like a Chinese fried mini hot pocket.
On both visits, I ordered the huoshao and unfortunately, I'm not a fan of them. While the pastry is flaky, they're too greasy for my liking and the meat patty (size of a poker chip) is thin and dense.
Other people seem to love the huoshao here but they're not my jam. I tried!
* Lamb Dumplings, pan-fried (12 pc - $15): https://bit.ly/3sInH18
The pan-fried dumplings are hot and crunchy with golden brown bottoms and a nicely chewy wrapper. Super juicy lamb filling....so juicy, they squirted when I took a bite into them. The lamb is not overly gamey and the onions add a kiss of sweetness. BOMB dumplings!
When I checked my takeout bag, there was no black vinegar so make sure to ask for some. It's a must with these dumplings.
S E R V I C E
All business, you come here for the food only.
Both visits, I placed my order in person which was ready in 10 minutes, as quoted.
If you're looking for delicious, juicy dumplings, give this mom and pop shop a try!