Chinese Culture & Lifestyle - Omnivore's Cookbook

Authentic Chinese Food from Different Regions – O Mandarin

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:18:11 +0000

O Mandarin in Westchester NY serves some of my favorite Chinese food in the US, including a solid Peking Duck, in a clean, traditional-chic setting. If you live in the area or are just passing through, it’s worth a visit for their authentic dishes from several parts of China. O Mandarin: Strip Mall Chinese Surprise ...

CheLi: Elevated Jiangnan Cuisine in the East Village

Maggie Zhu — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:46:14 +0000

CheLi serves impressive and authentic Shanghainese (Jiangnan) regional cuisine in a nostalgic, rustic setting. The menu features fresh ingredients and clean, subtle flavors in traditional dishes you may not find anywhere else in NYC. Read on to learn more about the place and some of its tastiest dishes. CheLi: Elevated Jiangnan Cuisine in the East ...

Cafe China Review: Faithful, Polished Sichuan Food in the Heart of NYC

fathima — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:14:04 +0000

Cafe China offers impeccable regional Chinese cuisine and great service in an elegant, nostalgic 1930s style setting. The menu is centered around Sichuan dishes but includes classics from around the country. Read the full review for impressions of and tips on this very special restaurant. Cafe China: Faithful, Polished Chinese in the Heart of NYC ...

Fiery Delicacies at Hunan Slurp

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:35:23 +0000

Hunan Slurp offers expertly prepared, vibrantly flavored cuisine in true Hunan style. Their menu includes both elevated comfort dishes and innovative restaurant fare. A bit on the adventurous side, it is a faithful representation of the modern food enjoyed in China. Hunan Slurp: A Neighborhood Spot with Huge Flavors Worth Traveling For When I was ...

A Taste of Northern Chinese Food at Auntie Guan’s Kitchen

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:15:02 +0000

Auntie Guan’s Kitchen is my go-to spot for Northern Chinese food in NYC. If you’re interested in some of the most authentic and delicious regional cuisine outside of China, you can’t miss it! Auntie Guan’s Kitchen: Like Being Back in Beijing While New York City has a really solid contingent of all sorts of regional ...

Traditional Taiwanese Fare with a Creative Twist at Win Son Restaurant

fathima — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:43:54 +0000

Win Son in Brooklyn serves some of the best Taiwanese I’ve had anywhere, and they do it in a fashionable setting with a full complement of brunch and bar offerings. Read on for the full review. Win Son: Elevated Yet Accessible Taiwanese Fare I’ve been making an effort lately to share with you my favorite ...

A True Sichuan Dining Experience at Birds of a Feather

Maggie Zhu — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:07:44 +0000

Birds of a Feather in Brooklyn serves authentic, soulful Sichuan specialties and Chinese classics in a clean, trendy setting, and it comes at a great value for the price. Read on for my review and tips on this can’t-miss restaurant. Birds of a Feather: A Special Kind of Chinese Restaurant Following up on my previous ...

A Tour of Sunset Park Chinatown

Maggie Zhu — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:29:45 +0000

If you’re looking for fresh, delicious, and authentic Chinese food in NYC, you don’t necessarily need to go to Lower Manhattan. Join us for a walk through Sunset Park Chinatown in Brooklyn, as we explore restaurants, cafes, bakeries, supermarkets, and produce stands to find all kinds of Chinese goodies. One of NYC’s Many Chinatowns While ...

A Culinary Tour of Manhattan Chinatown – Part 3

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:28:20 +0000

Manhattan’s Chinatown is a national cultural treasure and home to some of the tastiest and most authentic Chinese food in the country. But the neighborhood is hurting and needs our help as many longtime family-run institutions there are in danger of closing. A lot of well-known establishments have closed forever, including the Jing Fong, a ...

A Tour of Manhattan Chinatown – Part 2

Maggie Zhu — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:43:58 +0000