Cumin in Chinese Food It was just the other night when we dined at Red Tiger Dumpling House in Stony Brook that I first encountered the use of cumin in Chinese food.  We asked the waiter about it, and it just made me more curious to learn more about this fascinating spice called cumin. It’s not just used in Indian ...

Every wonder who General Tso (most commonly pronounced "sow") was? Did you think it was a conjured up name for a chicken dish at a Chinese Restaurant?

But, I really don't think that Duck sauce is made with real Ducks. That would be cruel. So, why a duck? Read more!

Soup dumplings, also known as xiaolongbao, are delicate parcels of joy that burst with savory broth and tender fillings. At the same time, their intricate folds and flavorful essence may seem intimidating, but fear not! With a little practice and this guide, you'll be crafting soup dumpling masterpieces in no time with the easy to follow recipe with pictures! You’ll be wowing your friends and family with homemade soup dumplings in no time. So grab your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to experience a taste of broth-filled bliss!

Manhattan and Queens' neighborhoods offer all the wonderful opportunities for you to savor the many delicate nuances of Chinese cuisine. Since The Chinese Quest hasn't reviewed any Chinese restaurants yet in Manhattan, as a public service, we are sharing this guest article.  Please note that some of the Chinese restaurants on this list are no longer in business.  If you want to eat at one of these restaurants, please call ahead to make sure they are still in business and open in these COVID-19 times.  What are your favorite Chinese restaurants in Manhattan?

Newly opened F-A-N Chinese Restaurant, located at 534 Commack Road, Deer Park, NY, specializes in authentic Szechuan cuisine. The space is small, nicely decorated, and the English speaking waitstaff are friendly and helpful. The night we were there had a nice mix of Chinese and Caucasian customers. So what did we think of the food? Click to find out!!

"Zou Ji", a Chinese restaurant, opened up three weeks ago in Syosset, New York.  Zou Ji features Northeast Chinese Home Style, or Dongbei, cuisine. This evening we had some dishes that we had never eaten before on our Quest, and that was only half the surprises that were in store for us!

Do you love to Grill? Do you love Chinese food? Of course you do! Tadej Kožar has a passion for Grilling, and shares his experience grilling Chinese food in this article that is chock full of Grilled Chinese Food recipes! Which are you going to try first?

Tao's Fusion, a Chinese restaurant in Selden, NY is part of the evolution of Chinese food that is rapidly spreading across Long Island.  No longer content with Americanized Chinese cuisine, the cultivated tastes of Long Islander's is warming up to authentic Chinese food!  Click to read our review!

Summer is almost here. Ah summer! Summer conjures up thoughts of BBQ'ing. AND baseball! Hmm, baseball? Gotta have hotdogs! What goes with hotdogs? Baked Beans! But wait!! Isn't this a blog about Chinese food? Yes! Ok, better make them Chinese style baked beans! Ahh, that's better now! What? You never heard of Chinese style baked beans? Well then, you must read this article...