Chicken

When Chinese immigrants first arrived in America during the mid-19th century, they brought not only their labor and entrepreneurial spirit but also their cuisine—a fusion of flavors, techniques, and cultural heritage that would soon undergo a radical transformation. The story of Chinese food in America is not simply one of adaptation but of reinvention, shaped by necessity, prejudice, and the relentless American appetite for novelty. This is the first of a two-part series.

We went Back to the Future, when we recently dined at Brooklyn Dumpling Shop in Garden City, NY. Combing the Automat charm of Yesteryear, with the on point Contactless delivery in these COVID-19 years, the combination was poignant. But, what is successful?

Whether you're sick, or just in need of hearty meal, Chicken Soup has always been the remedy. Try this recipe for Jewish penicillin, Chinese style! Enjoy!

We Thought We Were in China! [EDIT:  Joe’s Shanghai in Flushing closed last year.  You can visit them in Manhattan and let us know how it is!!] Our Quest to find the BEST Chinese Restaurant on all of Long Island took us tonight to virgin territories.  Our Crusade crossed the veritable dividing line between Nassau County (“Long Island”), and Queens ...

Highly Anticipated; Totally Deflated What would you think if I told you that at the end of the meal we fought over who would take the leftovers home?  What would you think if I told you that this is the first time we ever had leftovers? Enough said? Eh!  That wouldn’t make much of a blog post, would it? Let ...

“The King and Mee’s” I must say I got distracted looking for the restaurant tonight.  It was tucked away right past BJ’s Warehouse (bonus Jew Appeal points!!).  I had to call my brother, Yong Joo (who better to ask for directions than the brother we affectionately call “The Wandering Joo”?), and he told me to look past BJ’s (it’s not ...

Pearl East is located in Manhasset, NY. Catering to the well heeled clientele of the Gold Coast of Long Island. Read more!

WOWZA!  Mee Loves this Surprise! UPDATE:  Closed in 2018. If it was authentic Chinese Food you’re after, Yao’s Diner fits the bill.  If it’s a romantic setting, or Americanized Chinese food, then definitely keep on rolling. This picture doesn’t do it justice.   It didn’t look as nice, or as clean as this picture gives the impression it might be. It’s clearly ...

The Orient in Bethpage, NY Here we go!  Our first review (but actually our second restaurant on our quest… stay tuned for the second first review!). Highly recommended, The Orient didn’t disappoint.  Is it the best?  No. But we have a baseline now.  The Orient is located at 623 Hicksville Road in Bethpage, NY.  We got there at 6:00 PM. ...