Bao Ong (food writer) Twitter: @baohaus When the craving for Chinese soup dumplings beckon, one place pops into most New Yorkers’ radars: Joe Shanghai. If you want pass on the Midtown location’s more sterile setting or Flushing is just too far, the Chinatown outlet is worth a visit. Sure, some foodies turn their nose at [...]
By Bao Ong (food writer) Twitter: @baohaus The homey rice casserole, known as “bo zai fan” in Cantonese, is nothing ornate or fancy like you may find at Michelin-rated restaurants. But for a lot of Chinese, it’s a comfort dish that does everything you need when you’re hungry: it fills you up, includes your protein [...]
By Bao Ong (food writer) Twitter: @baohaus The Sichuan peppercorns and chili oil pack a punch in almost all the dishes at Xi’an Famous Foods. Try the liang pi cold skin noodles, the savory cumin lamb burger or concubine’s chicken hand-ripped noodles. The stall on East Broadway serves some of the best northern Chinese fare [...]
By Bao Ong (food writer) Twitter: @baohaus If dumplings are supposed to bring good fortune, you’re in luck at Fried Dumpling. These doughy morsels are filled with flavorful pork and fresh scallions. A few women behind the counter can always be found pinching and tucking the dumplings. Fried or steamed, these dumplings are full of [...]
By Bao Ong (food writer) Twitter: @baohaus Just because you don’t know a restaurant in Chinatown, or if doesn’t even have a sign, doesn’t mean it’s not worth checking out. Don’t pass on unassuming Tasting Hand-Pulled Noodles.. At this tiny hole-in-the-wall on Doyers Street, they serve bowls of noodle soups that are hand-rolled, tossed and [...]
By Bao Ong (food writer) Twitter: @baohaus You’re more likely to find a bad Peking duck than a good one at many Chinatown restaurants. Peking Duck House is one place that gets it right. The crispy skin covers a shimmering layer of fat shielding the perfectly-cooked duck. At Peking Duck House, they’ll even slice the [...]
A sampling of fried and steamed dim sum from at Nom Wah. Check them out! View Larger Map Republished courtesy of Christina of Chinatown
Sitting on the fact that PDA is frowned upon in China, it seems the Chinese are not all bought on the idea of extravagant romantic gestures. Though it’s deemed shameful by some of our elders to canoodle with our beaus openly, love and unity is well signified in traditional Chinese fare. A customary Chinese wedding [...]
This small stand sits next to the bustling Tai Pan Bakery. Because of their size, they only offer one type of fruit each day. This actually makes it easier for me to decide what to buy. Their choice of fruit for the day is always extremely fresh and inexpensive. Last week, their special was their [...]
This restaurant is great for large groups. Typically dishes here are ordered family style. I ate here for a friend’s birthday yesterday and it only came out to $25 a person for a gourmet meal. Service is also prompt and friendly. The atmosphere is more upscale and is meant for dining in. We must’ve [...]
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