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!

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!!

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.

You Garden Xiao Long Bao, sister Chinese restaurant of Shanghai You Garden Dumpling House in Flushing, opened a few months ago in Bayside. Their reputation certainly preceded them as lines out the door to get a table are the norm every night of the week. Was it as good? What was different? Read and find out! And wait 'til you read what they gave away for FREE!

You Garden Xiao Long Bao, sister Chinese restaurant of Shanghai You Garden Dumpling House in Flushing, opened a few months ago in Bayside. Their reputation certainly preceded them as even at 6:00pm on a Monday night there was half an hour wait to get a table. Was it as good? What was different. Surely you will want to read about our new rating system employing Artificial Intelligence (patent pending). And wait 'til you read what they gave away for FREE!

China has a rich beverage culture of its own, with all the color, variety and flavor you find in Chinese cooking. Here’s a list of some of the best Chinese drinks that you’ll find as mainstays in bars and fridges all across China. Some of them may seem surprising, but check them all out and you might be surprised how many of them tickle your palette.

Many of us search for definite ways to taste wine in the proper fashion. Guest author Harold Camaya share his expertise with this article on 5 ways to taste wine properly. Take a sip and taste like a pro after reading this article.

The anticipated release of Jenny Jade's first Chinese cookbook, "Chinese Food at Home" has occurred! Currently #1 in Best New Release, and available only in Kindle format for now, you can order on Amazon.com - Read this article and get a special "The Chinese Quest introductory discount!!"

The Chinese Quest is excited to help spread the word about a cookbook that is about to be published featuring Authentic Sichuan Recipes by Jenny Jade.  As a bonus to Chinese Quest readers, Jenny is going to share with us in the coming days a sneak preview of the book and some of the recipes that are included, plus some bonus recipes that aren't in the book!  Have we whet your appetite for some Chinese food? Click on the link below to learn more!

Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao, a Shanghainese Chinese Restaurant located in Flushing, NY came touted to us as having THE BEST Soup Dumplings.  Even better than the Soup Dumplings at Joe's Shanghai.  That's quite a bold statement!  Were they?  You'll have to read on to find out if we agreed!