A review of the then-new “Fusion Dumplings” cafe at Maxwell Chambers, which served authentic Russian fare under a deceptively modern name. Writer Nicole Lam recounts that owner Vadim Zoubovski intentionally chose the name “Fusion” not for fusion cuisine, but philosophically – to signify how dumplings are a universal food and how his family fused into Singapore’s melting pot sethlui.com sethlui.com . The article traces the venture’s roots: Vadim’s wife Alena started a popular Ang Moh Dumplings takeaway kiosk in Tanjong Pagar, and after a dispute with management, they opened this sit-down cafe sethlui.com sethlui.com . Describes the eatery’s plain interior but vibrant dishes – from Russian salads (beetroot vinaigrette, spicy eggplant) to must-try borscht soup sethlui.com . Highlights the main attraction: Pelmeni dumplings, handmade daily with thick dough and color-coded skins (using natural spinach, beetroot dyes, etc.), filled with pork, beef, lamb, salmon, potato, cheese etc., served with sour cream sethlui.com sethlui.com . The reviewer enjoyed the authentic flavors (beets, dill, etc.), noting that despite the unassuming decor, Fusion Dumplings delivered an exciting and hearty Russian dining experience. *(Note: Fusion Dumplings was the original name of Dumplings.ru before rebranding later that year.)