Tag Archives: Chinese food

We are still shaken by the closing of Jade King last week.  As I'm sure you're well aware of now, but after 45 years, Jade King suddenly closed their doors, leaving the neighborhood in a lurch.  There are fewer and fewer old-school Chinese restaurants around.  White tablecloths are being hung up for good.  It's sad.  While Jade King wasn't our favorite Chinese restaurant, by far, it's still a shame.  Years ago, we lost Hoi Ming, and now this. Please share your thoughts in the comments ("Reply") box below the article.

It's been recommended that we make this, Alison Gold's "Chinese Food", the official song of the Chinese Quest. What do you think?

Sometimes you just gotta have it! But, how long would you consider driving to take out Chinese food you really want? And, please share your favorite Chinese take-out restaurant in the comments ("Reply") box below the post.

The alliance between Jewish and Chinese foodways traces to the Lower East Side of Manhattan at the dawn of the 20th century. At a time when much of immigrant New York maintained cultural enclaves — Italians ate at Italian restaurants, Germans at German ones, Jews at kosher delis — Chinese restaurants distinguished themselves by welcoming outsiders, Jews included. The story of American Chinese food — especially as it intersects with Jewish experience — is about more than what’s on the plate. It’s about migration and adaptation, about forging friendships across boundaries, and about finding joy and kinship where you least expect it: across a table filled with chopsticks, challah, and the communal language of food.​

When Chinese immigrants first arrived in America during the mid-19th century, they brought not only their labor and entrepreneurial spirit but also their cuisine—a fusion of flavors, techniques, and cultural heritage that would soon undergo a radical transformation. The story of Chinese food in America is not simply one of adaptation but of reinvention, shaped by necessity, prejudice, and the relentless American appetite for novelty. This is the first of a two-part series.

Sometimes you need Chinese food fast, and for some of those times, Panda Express (yes, I am weak), fits the bill. Nearest location per my GPS was in Jamaica, NY. Did it hit the spot this time? Their food is always consistent. But, did it deliver? Read on to find out. What are your thoughts on the entire Panda Express experience?

The Chinese Quest review of Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, Westbury, NY. Proclaimed the city's best soup dumplings! The Chinese Quest dined here the other night, and this is our review. Do you agree?

With a short list of sit-down "authentic" Chinese restaurants to choose from in Columbus, OH, one really caught my eye. Ding Ho. Cantonese cuisine in a very very old-school Chinese restaurant. Would it bring back those memories that I hold near and dear? The second dish we ordered will surprise you!

Orient Garden, the sister restaurant of The Orient in Bethpage, and Orient Odyssey in Syosset recently opened on the site of the Park City Diner. It was kind of empty the night we ate there. Was it just a matter of diners discovering it? Or, the location? Or, something else. You know The Chinese Quest will answer these and other questions in this review of Orient Garden. Click to dine along with us. Virtually of course!

Soup dumplings, also known as xiaolongbao, are delicate parcels of joy that burst with savory broth and tender fillings. At the same time, their intricate folds and flavorful essence may seem intimidating, but fear not! With a little practice and this guide, you'll be crafting soup dumpling masterpieces in no time with the easy to follow recipe with pictures! You’ll be wowing your friends and family with homemade soup dumplings in no time. So grab your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to experience a taste of broth-filled bliss!