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Dumplings (Wontons) Geography Lesson

Dumplings on my Mind Class is now in session. A Chinese dumpling, or a wonton, is a staple food popular throughout China.  Dumplings were likely introduced to the West by early settlers in Chinatown, who came primarily from the Cantonese-speaking coastal cities in Southern China. It seems like I’ve got dumplings on the brain as it’s the second time in ...

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Get Well Soon Mee Tsu Yan!

Feel Better! I just got a txt that one of our brothers has been stricken down. Mee Tsu Yan was taken to Long Island Jewish (like he would go anywhere else??) this afternoon after complaining about abdominal pains — we hope it wasn’t from all the very spicy Szechuan food he ate at Spicy & Tasty — where he will ...

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[REVIEW] Spicy & Tasty (Flushing, NY) [CLOSED]

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Five and a Half Mee’s [Update:  Spicy & Tasty Closed in 2018] We sure started off the year on fire!  Fireworks!!  Sparklers!!!  And that was just in our bellies.  I swear I ripped a new hole in my lower intestine.  Spicy!  And yet, very very tasty. We were treated to a plethora of spicy dishes that were served up with ...

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[REVIEW] Uncle Dai’s, Glen Cove, NY

 A Very Mee-rry Christmas! A new Chinese Quest tradition was born this Christmas Eve, as the family Quested, as all good Jews do, to a Chinese Restaurant.  Four Mee’s (unfortunately Gonzi Biao was detained at work — gosh we love his work ethic, but we sure missed his presence!) went to: Uncle Dai’s 26 School Street Glen Cove, NY 11542 ...

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A Good Chinese Meal is Like a Symphony

Music to my Ears A Good Chinese Meal is Like a Symphony, the Chef, the Conductor. I was inspired to write this post after attending the New York Philharmonic over the weekend at Avery Fisher Hall (Side Note:  I didn’t pass any Chinese restaurants that I felt were worthy of our review.  If I overlooked one in midtown Manhattan, please let ...

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Rankings

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The Official Chinese Quest Rankings Updated June 2023 These are our official rankings of the best Chinese restaurants on Long Island and New York City: Map of the Chinese Restaurants We Have Reviewed Legend: Excellent Chinese restaurant!  Rated greater than 4.50 (on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the best score) Above Average Chinese restaurant.  Chinese Quest rated between 4.00 ...

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Yao’s Diner- Hot, Spicy, & Delicious!

Hot HOT HOTT! The food at Yao’s Diner is Hot, Spicy, Delicious, & a very different type of Chinese food than the typical LI norm. The style of cooking is Szechuan, and many of the dishes are so spicy, I suggest placing a roll of toilet paper in the freezer! The look of the place is about as basic as ...

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