I’ve heard that some dim sum restaurants have moved away from pushcarts so that their small plates come out hotter and fresher. Continue reading “11 dim sum restaurants that use push carts in New York City”
Tag: Chinese Restaurant
Does dim sum have MSG? Yes, but how much MSG varies by dish
Let’s just start out by saying that it’s not easy to get dim sum without MSG… and some might argue that you aren’t truly eating dim sum if it doesn’t have some monosodium glutamate in it. Continue reading “Does dim sum have MSG? Yes, but how much MSG varies by dish”
Does Panda Express have MSG in their food despite their claims?
I normally avoid Panda Express, the largest Chinese fast-food joint in the United States. Actually, as far as my regular diet is concerned, I stay away from all fast food chains. Continue reading “Does Panda Express have MSG in their food despite their claims?”
Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles (What’s in a name?)
What’s in the name? When in Chinatown, the names of stores and restaurants can be nonsensical, include random numbers, and state ridiculous claims Continue reading “Tasty Hand-Pulled Noodles (What’s in a name?)”
Gallery: 17 days in New York’s Chinatown
As of September 1st, I’m in-between apartments and will spend the next 2-3 weeks in Chinatown. Specifically, sleeping on my grandma’s sofa in Confucius Plaza. Continue reading “Gallery: 17 days in New York’s Chinatown”
The Chinese restaurant as the gateway to the “American Dream”
My family owned a Chinese restaurant in Plymouth, Michigan for more than 35 years. It was their livelihood and played a large part in our lives. Continue reading “The Chinese restaurant as the gateway to the “American Dream””
Fake Facebook Post: Chinese restaurant shut down for serving rats, cats, pups, and stereotypes
Scrolling through my Facebook feed, I came across a shocking image of what looked like a frozen bag of rats/mice. Continue reading “Fake Facebook Post: Chinese restaurant shut down for serving rats, cats, pups, and stereotypes”
