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The fried lemongrass chicken dumplings I had I found a bit lacking — the mix of overly crispiness and gumminess contrasted and distracted, resulting in an item that felt unseasoned and nondescript.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2024

The briny vegetables balance the savory meatiness of roasted eggplant, and their crispiness adds textural interest to what otherwise would be a soft filling.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2023

The fries rated quite fine, too: well-salted and possessed of a blistery crispiness.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2023

The karaage skin’s guise of crispiness is immediately challenged upon first bite, literally melting away to reveal an interior of juicy dark meat.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2022

Papers were signed; the art of seasoning was revealed to Ralph, the key to crispiness.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen