Category Archives: Chinese
Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles, South Kensington, London
Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles is named for the thick and long hand-pulled noodles found in the city of Xi’an which is the capital of the northwestern China province of Shaanxi. The restaurant has four locations in London and seems to … Continue reading
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Meet Harbin, Philadelphia, PA
In 2024 Cheng Du Center City opened in the old location of the much loved Kosher vegan Chinese restaurant Su Xing House. While focusing on Sichuan dishes Cheng Du kept many of the vegan dishes from Su Xing. In 2026 … Continue reading
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Bites of Xi’an 56, NY NY
The NYC mini-chain, Bites of Xia’an, is one of the many Northern Chinese restaurants that launched after Xi’an Famous Foods captured the tastebuds of New Yorkers. Bites of Xi’an 56 is a small, low rent feeling, joint with an open … Continue reading
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Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House, Philadelphia, PA
Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House was the second place we hit after the No Kings march in Philadelphia. My friend used to eat here a lot but had not been back in years and so was excited to introduce … Continue reading
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Chang Chang, Washington, DC
Chang Chang is part of Chef Peter Chang’s restaurant empire and focuses on the flavors from Hunan, Shanghai, and Canton, with influences from the Chinese diaspora in Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Peru. Peter Chang got his start working at luxury … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrity Chef, Chinese, D.C., Dipping Sauce, Fish, Pan Fried, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggie Dumplings
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Tour of Cheap Dumpling Spots in Manhattan’s Chinatown
I recently Googled cheap dumplings in NYC Chinatown and put together a tour of dumpling spots for a friend and I to try out. The Google search returned a bunch of listicles on best dumpling eating in Chinatown and that … Continue reading
Posted in Bao, Buns, Chinese, Chive, New York City, Pan Fried, Pork, Soup Dumpling, Steamed, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggie Dumplings
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Hsu’s Gourmet, Atlanta GA
While at a recent conference in downtown Atlanta I was lucky to find Hsu’s Gourmet, a gloriously old school American Chinese restaurant. Depending on which part of their web site you believe, Hsu’s opened in 1989 or 1983. Hsu’s on … Continue reading
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Because I Don’t Only Eat Dumplings: A Review of Lay’s Chinese Potato Chips
I spend a lot of time in Asian grocery stores picking out frozen dumplings to try. I am also fascinated by the packaged snack aisle, especially the huge variety of Lay’s Potato Chips from all over Asia. Why do we … Continue reading
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Din Tai Fung, Santa Monica, CA
Continuing my tour of U.S. Din Tai Fung locations, on a recent trip to LA I checked out the Santa Monica location. I have long argued that Din Tai Fung’s Xiao Long Bao are over-rated and Santa Monica reinforced my … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Gyoza, Pan Fried, Pork, Potsticker, Shanghai, Steamed, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggie Dumplings, Xiao Long Bao
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