Finally stopped in at Satay for beef rendang. Slightly stingy portion, but intensely flavorful.
They also have snacks and desserts likely up @JenKalb @DaveCook and @vinouspleasure ’s alley.
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The place I told @hyperbowler about has eliminated xian bing and most dumplings from its offerings in a short while, and I didn’t want any of the soupy offerings
Went to New Northern King and got the lamb dumplings and pickled cabbage and pork pancake.
The lamb dumplings were juicy and tasty (and more in line with what we had expected when we ordered them at New World Mall and got carrots etc inside).
The pancake was a bit bigger and better stuffed than my current favorite near the 7 train, but comparable otherwise. (The ones by the train might be fresher as they’re making them throughout the day.)
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Revisited the dumplings / wontons at the place a few doors down (that used to be in the old Golden mall) — as good as last time, but maybe we need to carry around our own chilli oil.
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Finally, stopped in at Qing Dao out of curiosity even though I was loaded down with leftovers, but restrained myself and only took out some salads — lotus root and black fungus.
Shoutout to the staff and elderly owner who watched me walk curiously through the store studying all the things, then sent me an English-speaking (ok, somewhat communicating) person so I could inquire and purchase, and gave me a big smile at the end like I had accomplished something 
ETA: The lotus root salad is fantastic. The black fungus is also good, but not as zippy. Next time I’m getting the shredded potato and a few more.
