Jerry Seinfeld said regarding flatware, "I admire the Chinese hanging in there with the chopsticks. You know they’ve seen the fork." Chinese food is a big part of my life. I waxed poetic and created two odes: 1) Ode to a Chopstick, and 2) Ode to Chopsticks. I’m undecided about which I prefer, so I present them here for you to choose. I also included some humor, links to articles on how to properly use chopsticks, dining etiquette, and the differences between forks and chopsticks. I hope you enjoy reading this. Please cast your vote for one of the two Odes.

Royal Dim Sum, an authentic Cantonese Chinese restaurant, recently opened at the Samanea New York Mall (formerly known as the Source Mall, or more informally as the Fortunoff Mall) in Westbury, NY. Though not a formal review by The Chinese Quest, The Dumpling King, his girlfriend, and I dined there and were motivated enough to post this review.

The Chinese Quest review of Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, Westbury, NY. Proclaimed the city's best soup dumplings! The Chinese Quest dined here the other night, and this is our review. Do you agree?

If you’re searching for a delightful culinary experience, look no further than Cinnabar in Massapequa, NY. This charming Chinese restaurant has quickly become a local favorite, and for good reason. Cinnabar is following in the footsteps of some authentic upscale Chinese restaurants that recently opened on Long Island. Read on to learn what's unique about Cinnabar.

With a short list of sit-down "authentic" Chinese restaurants to choose from in Columbus, OH, one really caught my eye. Ding Ho. Cantonese cuisine in a very very old-school Chinese restaurant. Would it bring back those memories that I hold near and dear? The second dish we ordered will surprise you!

Orient Garden, the sister restaurant of The Orient in Bethpage, and Orient Odyssey in Syosset recently opened on the site of the Park City Diner. It was kind of empty the night we ate there. Was it just a matter of diners discovering it? Or, the location? Or, something else. You know The Chinese Quest will answer these and other questions in this review of Orient Garden. Click to dine along with us. Virtually of course!

Ocean Seafood Chinese Restaurant was one of the very few Chinese restaurants that we found in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. For better or worse, sweet or sour, we dined there. Which was it?

February 10, 2024 marks the beginning of Chinese New Year. This important cultural event that commemorates the new year and good fortune among many Eastern and Southeastern Asian cultures, and also celebrates the optimism of the coming year while honoring the past. Click to learn more about the traditions, celebrations, and meanings behind some of the rituals, and anything you want to know (even the questions you were afraid to ask) as we enter the Year of the Dragon!

On February 10th, Chinese around the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year and usher in the Year of the Dragon. Wait... is it Year of the Dragon, or Enter the Dragon? Think I'm confused? Read the article!

What is the Chinese Quest? The Chinese Quest is a website dedicated to reviewing Chinese restaurants and exploring Chinese cuisine in the United States, especially in the Long Island and New York City areas.