Contributor Jean Trinh reports. This piece was made possible by KCRW’s Independent Producer Project. The humble tang yuan, mochi-like balls made of glutinous rice flour, can be as tiny as marbles. But ...

All it takes is one look at Er Gu Tang Shui’s simple storefront to know that this humble stall goes way back. A big tell-tale sign: The constant long queue of elderly folks patiently waiting for their ...

The first time that I told my non-Chinese friends about the taro + mochi + meat floss + salted egg combination, they were shocked that anyone would ever find this unorthodox blend of flavours ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Chinese cuisine is as widespread as pizza, and in the U.S., Chinese food has transformed into its own distinct menu of Chinese-American ...

Celebrations of Chinese New Year last for 16 days, and food is heavily involved in them. Here is a guide on what to eat during Chinese New Year 2023, the year of the rabbit, with a list of the top 5 ...

I was at a dinner party recently, and I felt the urge to defend a soup. “Hong Kong people love it when desserts are not too sweet, but then why are Chinese desserts so, so sweet?” pondered a guest.

‘Fu chuk yi mai pak koh tong sui’ – or barley, beancurd and gingko nut dessert – symbolises wealth. (Butterkicap pic) Certain dishes are eaten during the Chinese New Year because of their symbolic ...

Sweet and sour pork, char siu, Peking duck, spring rolls, xiao long bao, wonton, ma po tofu, crispy skin chicken, hot and sour soup, fried rice – and so much more. The list of internationally beloved ...

It's 11:30 p.m. on a recent Saturday evening, but at Kowloon Tong Dessert Cafe in San Francisco's Richmond District, the night is young, and so is the mostly Asian-American crowd. A flat-screen TV ...

Tang Ren Jie Desserts is set up by Clement Tan, 30. The millennial started off as a durian wholesaler in 2021, but decided to pivot to opening a desserts joint instead. He invested around $250K to ...

Curious what to order at a Chinese restaurant? A chef and restaurant owner explains the menu. (Photos: Katie Chin/Wok Star Chinese; designed by Areta Gjicali) For many, myself included, Chinese ...