Chop Suey

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?

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!

TheChineseQuest.com's First Podcast, "The Quest for Authenticity", created by CoPilot.com, is now available.  Artificial Intelligence is getting real! Please check out the podcast, and please post your comments in the article.

If you're a Jewish person, I'm sure many of you are starting to think about your plans for Christmas. My friend, and former bunk-mate at Camp Boiberik back in the day, Itzek Gottesman made this presentation on "Old World Jewish Christmas Traditions". I think you will enjoy it!

An article about Beef Lo Mein from Q Town Asian Cuisine, as told from a stool inside the Winners Bar in Elmhurst, NY. Or is it an article about the World Series? Somehow, the two are quite intertwined. Read how!

I'm on a heater for Chinese food, and my hunger took me once again to the New World Mall in Flushing, NY. I opted for something simple, just pot stickers from Ramen & Udon. I then topped it off with a chocolate shake from Carvel. What's your go-to Chinese restaurant or food stall inside the New World Mall?

MÓGŪ Modern Chinese Kitchen has subtly redefined the Chinese dining landscape. For those seeking a modern, health-conscious interpretation of Chinese cuisine without sacrificing flavor, MÓGŪ Modern Chinese Kitchen is a stellar choice. Using innovative smart-cooking and air-baking techniques instead of deep frying, MÓGŪ offers a diverse menu with Asian-inspired classics. If you haven't been to MÓGŪ Modern Chinese Kitchen, I suggest giving it a try, and let us know what you think. Your taste buds may thank us.

The alliance between Jewish and Chinese foodways traces to the Lower East Side of Manhattan at the dawn of the 20th century. At a time when much of immigrant New York maintained cultural enclaves — Italians ate at Italian restaurants, Germans at German ones, Jews at kosher delis — Chinese restaurants distinguished themselves by welcoming outsiders, Jews included. The story of American Chinese food — especially as it intersects with Jewish experience — is about more than what’s on the plate. It’s about migration and adaptation, about forging friendships across boundaries, and about finding joy and kinship where you least expect it: across a table filled with chopsticks, challah, and the communal language of food.​

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.