But for me, the kicker in the dish is the edamame puree. It’s both buttery and velvety with just the right amount of sweetness that squeezes itself into the layers of the dumpling.

Michelle Wood, the new owner of Jimtown Store, flattens the bottom of her shrimp and pork shumai so they stand up on the plate at her home in Santa Rosa, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.

Its menu includes appetizers, vegetable tempura, soups, rice and noodles, bento boxes, sashimi, rolls, meat and seafood ...