Baby it's cold outside! Time for some piping hot soup to warm you up. We present you with this recipe for Matzo Ball Egg Drop Soup! This recipe aims for a savory, aromatic chicken broth base, delicate matzo balls, and the classic wisps of egg. Enjoy!!

We are still shaken by the closing of Jade King last week.  As I'm sure you're well aware of now, but after 45 years, Jade King suddenly closed their doors, leaving the neighborhood in a lurch.  There are fewer and fewer old-school Chinese restaurants around.  White tablecloths are being hung up for good.  It's sad.  While Jade King wasn't our favorite Chinese restaurant, by far, it's still a shame.  Years ago, we lost Hoi Ming, and now this. Please share your thoughts in the comments ("Reply") box below the article.

If you stroll through Manhattan on Christmas Day, you’ll witness a migration as predictable as the seasons: herds of Jewish families—decked out in their finest puffer coats and Hanukkah sweaters—bee-lining for the best Chinese joint uptown. Forget figgy pudding; tonight, it’s all about crispy duck and those addictive little fried noodles you pretend you’re “just nibbling.” Click to read the rest of the story.

Join us for our fourth podcast, "The Rise and Fall of Jade King".  As we detailed in this article, Jade King, an old-school Americanized Chinese restaurant that, for 45 years, was a staple in Roslyn Heights, NY, has closed.  The King is Dead 😭.  Long Live the King!    Sure, we had our differences, but we are as dismayed as you are by this tragic news.  So, we took to the airwaves to discuss our feelings and discuss what went wrong after all these years. Please write your own obituary, or share your comments beneath the article.

Please enjoy our third podcast, which delves into the rich history, chronicling the birth and rise of The Chinese Quest.  From humble beginnings to the Gospel on finding the best Chinese restaurant on Long Island and in New York City. We hope that you will enjoy it!

The rumor on the street is that Jade King in Roslyn, NY is closing their doors after 45 years to be replaced by a Chipotle due to rising rent 🥹 Another piece of Americana bites the dust. Is it too late to save them? I penned this ode for us to always keep Jade King in our hearts.

It's been recommended that we make this, Alison Gold's "Chinese Food", the official song of the Chinese Quest. What do you think?

Sometimes you just gotta have it! But, how long would you consider driving to take out Chinese food you really want? And, please share your favorite Chinese take-out restaurant in the comments ("Reply") box below the post.

Our Quest took us to Sweet Wonton House, which is located at 253-25 Northern Blvd, Little Neck, NY 11362. The restaurant recently opened and is a welcome addition to the strip of Chinese restaurants along Northern Boulevard in Little Neck. While not exactly a proper sit-down style Chinese restaurant, we were pleased that it was an authentic, Cantonese-style, Chinese restaurant. We had differing opinions on some of the dishes. But, that just makes for an interesting discussion and review. Have you been to Sweet Wonton House? Or, taken out from there if you're in the Little Neck, NY area? Please share your thoughts in the comments in the review.

The Chinese Quest has reviewed Nan Xiang Soup dumplings, proclaiming their Westbury, NY location's offerings as potentially the "city's best soup dumplings". The review highlights the signature pork dumplings as flavorful and notes they also feature other varieties like chicken and truffle and pork, with some diners preferring the truffle and pork for their richer broth.  Now listen to our AI-generated podcast in this post. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!