Chinese cuisine is a rich and diverse cuisine that has a long history. Each region of China has its own unique style of cooking, and the dishes that are popular in one region may not be as popular in another. Read about each region and cuisine. Why not try your favorite cuisine at a Chinese restaurant or be bold and try different Chinese cuisines. The Chinese Quest is your gateway and road map, to the world of Chinese restaurants, with our unbiased reviews of Chinese restaurants.
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The Love Story of Jews and Chinese Food
There is a long history of Jews eating Chinese food in the United States. In fact, the first Chinese restaurant in the United States was opened in San Francisco in 1849 by a Jewish immigrant named Samuel Brannan. What followed is the greatest love story ever told!
Read More »10 Surprising Chinese Foods and Ingredients
There are many differences between Western culture and Chinese culture, and once you venture into their land, you will definitely see that food is one of them. Chinese food culture revolves around wasting as little food as possible and using every material available. Because of that, we are bound to find some surprising ingredients in their food. Let us know if you have used any of these ingredients, and if you plan on trying some now!
Read More »The Top 7 Mistakes People Make When Eating at Chinese Restaurants
Even if you’ve been eating Chinese food for years, or you’re just discovering how amazing it is, everyone could use some lessons in Chinese food etiquette and how to avoid the top mistakes that people make when eating this food. What better way to honor and respect the Chinese culture than to make sure you’re appreciating the food traditions and culture. Read on for the top 7 mistakes and suggestions so you can make sure you’re treating this food right.
Read More »All About Chinese Food: Understanding the Culture
Learn all about the Chinese culture and their love for Chinese food. Chinese cultural food is not only linked to their culture but also their love for life.
Read More »What’s Your Number?
No, it’s not a pick up line. And no, I’m not trying to get the number of your favorite Chinese restaurant. Though, if you do have a favorite, and you’d like to tell me about it, by all means, please do! And we will write a review of your favorite Chinese restaurant. But, what I’m getting at, is that numbers ...
Read More »Chinese Colors – Chinese Culture
Words, phrases, gestures, all have different meanings in different cultures. And so do colors. We will even answer why Tiger Woods always wears a red shirt on Sunday’s at every golf tournament, and why Chinese colors have different meaning than in Western cultures. In the Chinese culture: White (in Chinese it’s pronounced “bai”) symbolizes bereavement, bad luck, death, failure and ...
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