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Chinese cuisine is part of the most ancient culture, the Great Civilization, which is as old as all of humanity! Different geographical areas of China - the provinces - for various historical and climatic reasons have very different cuisines. Click to learn about a few!

Cheng Du Chinese restaurant recently opened on Hempstead Tpke. in Franklin Square where Jani's used to be. Promising authentic Szcechuan cuisine it was with great anticipation that I dined there the other night. Did it live up to its promise? Read on.

For Jews, going to the movies, and eating Chinese food on Christmas has become a tradition. And The Chinese Quest recommends these nine Chinese restaurants on Long Island and Queens. We will leave the choice of movie up to you! Where are you going to eat on Christmas Day?

Chinese food now holds a popular place among the entire population of the world. You can find a Chinese restaurant in every major city and in many smaller areas of the world as well. Why is Chinese food so popular? Is Chinese food healthy? What is the history of Chinese food? For the answer to these, and many more questions, read more...

Rice is probably the first thing people think about when they hear of Chinese food. It is truly the basis of a huge number of dishes here. The thing is that there are many more, which are definitely worth a try. Besides, China is popular with its unusual dishes, which are able to frighten some people.

The Chinese Quest proudly help spread the word about a new cookbook that was recently published featuring Authentic Sichuan Recipes titled "Chinese Food at Home" by Jenny Jade.  Here are two recipes from the cookbook.

Soup Dumplings have become the latest craze. At first a rarity, they've come out of the closet and are popping up in Chinese restaurants all over, and on plates, or soup spoons everywhere you look. But, do you properly know how to eat Soup Dumplings without getting burnt? Well, you better watch this video before you leap in to the Soup Dumpling craze face first!

What better way to celebrate the Dumpling King's birthday than a trip to an authentic Dumpling House. We went to the recently opened Yum Yum Dumplings in Centereach, NY. Did it meet the Dumping King's very discerning palate? Well... you'll just have to read the article to find out!

What would Father's Day have been without a trip to "Little Dumpling" in Little Neck?  My little Dumpling, err, my little Mee, I mean, Mini Mee made sure that we capped off a spectacular Father's Day with some Chinese food of course!

The long line of hungry people waiting to eat at "Shanghai You Garden Dumpling House" should give you an indication of not only how popular this Chinese restaurant is, but possibly how good it is too. If you want to see what all the buzz is about, I suggest you go to 135-33 40th Street, Flushing, NY 11354 - Now if only we knew what that dessert soup was!