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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The Chinese Quest: Where to Send Them Next for the Ultimate Culinary Hunt
I was dreaming when I wrote this, so sue me if it goes too far. I asked Gemini to take into account all the Chinese restaurants we have reviewed over the last 12 years and suggest "new" Chinese restaurants we haven't reviewed yet. And Gemini wants to send us far, far away on our next Quest. For now, this will remain a pipe dream. Or, will it? For over a decade, The Chinese Quest has been on a delicious mission, diligently seeking out the best Chinese restaurants across Long Island and the greater NYC area. They’ve reviewed everything from dim sum palaces in Flushing to neighborhood Cantonese joints, and even ventured out to places like Ohio and Hawaii! But a quest is never truly finished. The time has come to challenge their palates and broaden their horizons. Where should this esteemed band of food adventurers—known for their meticulous reviews, deep love of tradition, and dedication to the perfect bite—turn their attention next?
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2021 The Year of the Ox
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[How to Video] When in a Chinese Restaurant…
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Zucchini Noodle Lo Mein Recipe: An Irresistible Chinese Recipe You’ll Always Love
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[Recipe] Celebrate Veteran’s Day with General Tso
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Chinese For Dinner: A Modern Take on Dan Dan Noodles
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Five Ways to Leave a Chinese Restaurant
Videos
Poll
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[POLL] Why do Jews Like Chinese Food so Much?
We do! But why DO Jews like Chinese food so much? Let's try to get to the bottom of that question with a very unscientific poll. Read more!
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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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Who Do You Know?
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Election Day #ChineseQuest Style
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National Soup Month – The Souper Bowl!
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5 Ways to Tell if a Restaurant Reviewer Knows Food
Wine
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Happy Day at Moonstone Chinese Restaurant
No matter what the day, and almost what the time, you are sure to get Happy at Moonstone Chinese restaurant in Great Neck, NY. Happy Hour specials all day Sunday to Thursday... Friday and Saturday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Meet us there for a drink! Cheers!
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Ode on a Mai Tai
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Tri Dim Shanghai, New York, NY
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Drinks That Elevate Chinese Cuisine
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Manischewitz: The Jewish Wine for Chinese Cuisine!
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DeLoach Chardonnay 2012 (“Private Collection”)
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Wine Pairing Moscato and Chinese Food
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Wine Trivia and Definitions
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“B” is for BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) #AtoZChallenge @AprilA2Z
Reviews
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MOGU Modern Chinese Kitchen – You Are Now Entering the no-Fry Zone
MOGU, Modern Chinese Kitchen, with their passion for flavor, and obsession with freshness is taking Long Island by storm. You won't find a frying pan in their kitchen, you'll be amazed by what you will find on your plate! Hungry for Chinese? Read about MOGU by clicking the link!
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[REVIEW] Uncle Dai’s, Glen Cove, NY
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[REVIEW] Yao’s Diner, Centereach, NY
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THIS ORCHID HAS WILTED!
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GOING UPSCALE AT PEARL EAST IN MANHASSET
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[REVIEW] Palace of Wong, Rockville, Centre
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[REVIEW] Ancient Ginger, St. James
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[REVIEW] Deng Ji, Levittown, NY
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[REVIEW] Dynasty of Port Washington
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[REVIEW] Cho-Sen Island, Lawrence, NY
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[Take Out Review] Bo Bo Kitchen, Roslyn
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[REVIEW] Cinnabar, Massapequa, NY
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[REVIEW] “Daxi Sichuan”, Flushing, NY
The Chinese Quest Finding the best Chinese restaurants on Long Island and NYC
