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In the Venn diagram of New York culture, there is a legendary intersection where Jewish tradition meets Chinese cuisine. It is a bond forged in the quiet streets of Christmas Eve and cemented over decades of Sunday night dinners. But for five friends from Long Island and New York City, this affinity isn't just a holiday backup plan—it is a calling. Read how five friends turned a cultural stereotype into Long Island’s most authoritative—and entertaining—culinary crusade.

We are thrilled, and frankly, a little nervous, to announce that The Chinese Quest is heading to Shanghai! This isn’t just a food trip; it’s a pilgrimage. Shanghai is a city where traditional Jiangnan cuisine—known for its subtle sweetness and sophisticated flavors—meets the future of Chinese gastronomy. We’re trading our familiar Long Island haunts for the bustling streets and legendary kitchens of one of the world's greatest food capitals.

In an era of algorithmic restaurant reviews and Instagram-driven dining trends, five friends from Long Island are quietly building something genuinely subversive: an uncompromising crusade to find authentic Chinese restaurants and share their discoveries with anyone willing to follow along. What began over a decade ago as casual banter between pals over dumplings has evolved into thechinesequest.com, a digital beacon for anyone seeking truthful, nuanced, and deeply personal explorations of Chinese cuisine across the northeastern United States. This is our commitment to fulfill our goal of finding the best authentic Chinese restaurants on Long Island and in NYC. Please join us on our Quest!

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.

Jenny Jade, author of "Chinese Food at Home", a cookbook of her own Chinese recipes, and a frequent contributor of Chinese recipes to The Chinese Quest, took it upon herself to dub the members of The Chinese Quest with official Mandarin Chinese names.  She was also gracious enough to include the meanings of each name.  Each name was carefully crafted by Jenny to match their personalities and style.  We are honored to dubbed with these names.  It makes us feel Royal.

First we told you where all the best Chinese restaurants are. Now, we just made it a whole lot easier for you to find a great Chinese restaurant near you! Check out our new interactive map!

We have augmented our formula to rank Chinese restaurants to make it even better, faster, and stronger. Check out why we updated the formula, and check out the new rankings!

The Dow Jones does it periodically. The Bowl Championship Series does it from year to year. Now, The Chinese Quest is altering the way they rate Chinese restaurants! Click to read more!

What a year it was for the Chinese Quest! Check out this Great Hits (posts) article for the top 10 articles and the top video from last year!

When it comes to restaurant reviews, being recognized by Zagats, and New York Times, and for Chinese restaurants, The Chinese Quest's Questie, symbolizes the best of the best. Check out the awards that Spicy & Tasty has earned!