Strictly Dumpling — Food Creator on YouTube
@strictlydumpling — Seattle, United States — 4.8M subscribers
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Restaurant Reviews by Strictly Dumpling
Thonglor Express
London, United Kingdom — Thai
An all-you-can-eat Thai buffet operating only a few hours on select weekdays (Monday-Thursday 2:30-5:00 PM) featuring authentic Thai street food dishes. At $13.50 per person, it offers incredible value with 11-12 authentic dishes available and the ability to refill. The reviewer considers it the greatest buffet deal in London, noting genuine local appeal over tourist attractions.
Street Food Thursday (multiple vendors)
Berlin, Germany, Germany — Street food, German, Turkish, Italian, Chinese
The reviewer explored Berlin's street food scene, visiting multiple vendors and establishments. Highlights included exceptional doner kebabs, beautifully prepared pork ribs, and the Street Food Thursday market which offered diverse cuisines from German classics to Turkish and Italian dishes. Most items were reasonably priced (€8-14) and of exceptional quality, though one smash burger experience was disappointing.
Borough Market
London, United Kingdom — International street food, British, Mediterranean
The reviewer spends a full 24 hours exploring London's best food markets, starting with Borough Market, the oldest market in England. They discover exceptional dishes including what they rank as one of the best sandwiches ever made - a pulled pork sandwich with freshly shaved cheese, along with perfectly made pastries and fresh seafood. The market offers incredible variety from sausage rolls to paella, all in an iconic historic setting.
Franklin Barbecue
Austin, United States — Barbecue
The reviewer wakes up at 5:30 AM to wait 5 hours in line at Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas, considered a legendary barbecue establishment. After tasting their famous brisket, pork ribs, smoked turkey, and sausage, they find it lives up to the hype with incredibly tender, smoky, and flavorful meats that justify the early wake-up and long wait. The experience is described as transcendent barbecue that confirms Texas produces some of the world's best smoked meats.
All You Can Eat Sushi Omakase Buffet
New York City, United States — Japanese Sushi Omakase
This late-night all-you-can-eat sushi omakase buffet in New York City delivers an exceptional experience with premium ingredients and generous portions. The restaurant starts with high-end sushi offerings including firefly squid, various fish preparations, and A5 Japanese Wagyu, before transitioning to an all-you-can-eat portion where diners can order their favorite pieces repeatedly. The quality remains consistently excellent throughout, with thick fish cuts and perfectly seasoned rice, making it a standout sushi destination worth the difficult reservation.
Jungsik
New York, United States — Korean
Mike Chin visits Jungsik, America's first three Michelin star Korean restaurant, and enjoys an exceptional tasting menu at the bar featuring seven dishes. Each course showcases creative reimaginations of traditional Korean cuisine with impeccable technique, delicate flavors, and stunning presentation. At around $400 per person after tax, he considers it a worthwhile splurge that fully deserves its three Michelin star rating.
Coco Dog
New York, United States — Korean Fried Chicken
Coco Dog is a Michelin-rated Korean fried chicken restaurant in New York City that uses premium ingredients including chicken from Pennsylvania Amish farms and sugarcane oil for frying. The rice batter creates an exceptionally crispy, airy exterior while staying juicy inside, with signature dishes like the gochujang and soy garlic glazed chicken receiving high praise. The reviewer was thoroughly impressed with the overall experience and quality.
11 Madison Park
New York, United States
Mike Chen experiences a long-awaited eight-course dinner at 11 Madison Park, New York's three-Michelin-star restaurant. While the lobster, duck, potato, and citrus dessert courses are exceptional, some early vegetable dishes underwhelm him. Despite the incredible high points and amazing service, he feels the $400 price tag is difficult to justify given the inconsistent quality across all courses.
Box Buffet
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese Seafood Buffet, Yakiniku, Sichuan, Chinese
Box Buffet is an extraordinary all-you-can-eat Japanese seafood and yakiniku barbecue buffet featuring premium ingredients like king crab, spotted prawns, and A5 wagyu beef cooked at your table. The reviewer, who has visited Japan numerous times, declared it the best buffet he has ever experienced in Japan, with high-quality preparations and an overwhelming variety of dishes that left him wishing for more time.
Red Lobster Itabashi
Tokyo, Japan — Seafood, American
Mike Chen explores Red Lobster in Japan and discovers a completely transformed menu with innovative seafood dishes, creative preparations, and flavors vastly superior to American Red Lobster locations. The restaurant offers fresh live lobster prepared multiple ways, exceptional pasta dishes, unique pizzas, and an impressive selection of oyster and seafood preparations that shocked the reviewer with their quality and creativity.