It was such a joy to see all of my friends again the other night, when we convened for the first time in far too long for dinner at Lucky Dumplings in Great Neck, NY. I had gotten takeout from Lucky Dumplings a few weeks prior, shortly after their Grand Opening, and was so impressed that I implored my friends to join me for a formal Chinese Quest review! I was anxious to hear what they thought, as the last few restaurants we visited had been a little disappointing. Would history repeat itself? Or were we going to get LUCKY tonight?
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Chop Suey
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Chinese Sandwich? Doesn’t Sound Kosher!
The closest thing in China to a sandwich is the 肉夹馍, ròujiāmóʼ, which is eaten in north-central & northwestern China. It's pulled pork. Try this recipe!
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Recipe for Hot and Sour Soup
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Enter the Fire Horse: The Spiciest Dishes to Kickstart 2026
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4 Main Types of Chinese Food
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The World’s Easiest Recipe for Chinese Dumplings
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[Recipe] Celebrate Veteran’s Day with General Tso
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SPECIAL Run-off Election!
Videos
Poll
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[POLL] Finding a GOOD Chinese Restaurant
Your HELP Requested! YAY or NAY? Vote in our POLL. The Chinese Quest, wants to make sure you only eat at the best Chinese restaurants. Please let us know if we should only put rated restaurants on the map, or display every Chinese Restaurant that we have written about. Click, read, and vote!
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Your Suggestion Wanted
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[CONCEPT] Eliminating Tipping at Restaurants
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[POLL] Where does Long Island Begin and End?
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April Fool(?)’s Day!
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Chinese Comfort Foods for the American Palate
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The Last Supper
Wine
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Drinks That Elevate Chinese Cuisine
Chinese food is a kaleidoscope of flavors—sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy, often dancing together in one dish. Choosing the right drink isn’t just about quenching thirst; it’s about creating harmony. The right pairing can balance heat, cut through richness, or highlight delicate notes. Here’s a guide to making your next Chinese meal a truly memorable feast.
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Wine Trivia and Definitions
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Jewish Jokes and Wine
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Manischewitz: The Jewish Wine for Chinese Cuisine!
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Tri Dim Shanghai, New York, NY
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6 VERSATILE WINE PAIRINGS FOR A CHINESE NEW YEAR FEAST
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The Gospel of the Grape & The Word on Wine
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Drink Wine and Improve Your Memory
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A Resplendent Riesling Wine, Art, Etc.
Reviews
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[REVIEW] New Mulan Seafood Restaurant, Flushing, NY
New Mulan Seafood Restaurant is one of the most elegant Chinese restaurants that you are going to find in downtown Flushing Queens, New York. Tonight we were in for the experience of our lives. A once in a lifetime experience that we were treated to. Click to read what made it so unique!
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WANTED: CANTONESE STYLE RESTAURANT IN MANHATTAN
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[REVIEW] Fortune Wheel Seafood Restaurant, Levittown
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Book it Dano! We’re Heading East. To Yao’s Diner!
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Chinese Korean Dumplings and Noodles 中韓面食, New World Mall Food Court
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[REVIEW] Foo Kee Seafood Restaurant, Flushing
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Tri Dim Shanghai, New York, NY
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[REVIEW] “O Mandarin” Hicksville, NY
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[REVIEW] Yao’s Diner, Centereach, NY
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[REVIEW] Orient Odyssey, Jericho, NY
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[REVIEW] Jia Dim Sum, Port Washington, NY
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[REVIEW] Red Tiger Dumpling House, Stony Brook
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[REVIEW] “Hoi Ming”, West Sayville, NY
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