Chinese

Recipe: Shanghainese Scallion Noodles (蔥油拌面)

Scallion noodles is a fairly common Chinese dish and something I’ve eaten since I was young. It’s a comfort food for me, especially during COVID times. There are many variations of this recipe, and mine is based on the Shanghainese version (上海蔥油拌麵). What I love about scallion oil is that it keeps for a while […]

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SF Picks: Where to Take Your Out-of-Town Friend

Your friend is coming into town, and you’re wondering where to take them. Anxiety starts building. Your mind races, and starts going into panic mode. But what if they have a bad burrito…Okay, let me stop you right there. I got a list for you. It’s hard to think of places where food that can

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Mister Jiu’s: An Emergence of “New Chinese”

Chinese food is one of my comfort foods – give me a meal full of dumplings, noodle soups and rice dishes, and it’ll satiate my hunger and subdue any feelings of anger, frustration, and woe. Mister Jiu’s is a bit different than your normal MSG-filled Chinese restaurant around the corner. Even though they are located in the heart

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YPX Gala: A Celebratory Night for Chinese Americans

I was invited to attend the YPX Gala held by the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) which celebrates Chinese American artists, chefs, and designers that are becoming America’s trendsetters. They had several honorees like Lucy Liu, Dave Liang of the Shanghai Restoration Project, and Chef Chris Cheung. There was only Chinese food served but

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A Taste of Chinese Comfort Food: A&J Restaurant

As a Manhattanite, it can be challenging to find authentic Chinese breakfast or lunch options, leaving many of us feeling frustrated with the limited choices available in the city. Despite the fact that there is a large population of Chinese people, including generations of families, it can still be challenging to find a reliable and

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