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12 Dishes You Should Beg Your Local Chinese Restaurant To Serve

If you're sick of General Tso's and crab rangoon, nudge your local Chinese joint to add these to the menu.

Why it’s OK to send restaurant food back

Are you really such a big deal? No. So stop worrying that you’ll make others feel awkward

What Is the Difference Between Chow Mein and Lo Mein?

If you’ve ever opened a box of Chinese take-out and it turns out to be not exactly what you ordered, you may have mixed up your meins. That’s right, there is a difference between these two popular Chinese dishes—however, the difference is probably not what you think. While it may be easy to assume that the type of noodles is what makes the dish difference, we all know what happens when you assume. Yes, you’re actually incorrect on this oneSo, if not…

China Is Building an Army of Noodle-Making Robots

In the face of rising labor costs, Chinese restaurateur Cui Runguan is selling thousands of robots that can hand slice noodles into a pot of boiling water called the Chef Cui. Runguan says in the...

Tips on Eating at a Chinese Restaurant Without Heartburn

Here are tips on eating out in a Chinese restaurant without getting heartburn, including which foods are likely safe and which ones you should avoid.

Why Butcher Shops Make Great Restaurants

What happens when you merge a butcher shop and a restaurant? Cooking that’s a cut above. Here’s where to eat—and buy—some of the country’s best meat. Plus a recipe for country-style pork ribs from chef Damon Menapace.

What We Are Still Getting Wrong About Chinese Food

Fly By Jing founder Jing Gao wants to push back at Western notions of what Chinese food is supposed to be, tackling ideas like "Chinese Food will never be accepted by the mainstream." and "Authentic Chinese food is supposed to be cheap." and "My experience with Chinese food is the ONLY experience."

Craving For Chinese Food? At Least 6,000 Times

The story of David Chan, a man who has tried more than 6,000 Chinese restaurants in the US. But he still can't use chopsticks…

Inside the ‘Uniquely American’ Mission Chinese Food Cookbook

Read Anthony Bourdain's foreword, and take a deep dive into the world of Kung Pao Pastrami.

Get Cooking: Chinese takeout that you can make at home

Learn how to make homemade Chinese Hot and Sour Soup with this simple recipes.

Are donkey meat burgers the future of Chinese fast food?

From steamed dumplings to hot pot, traditional Chinese food has often proved hugely popular in the West. Now, Chinese restaurant owners are hoping they have found the next delicacy to crack the Western market -- donkey burgers.

14 Breakup Comfort Foods To Help You Eat Your Sadness

If you're reeling from a breakup -- your own or that of a favorite celebrity couple -- know that you're not alone. Like many of us, you need some chocolate. Something cheesy. Some good ol' fashioned comfort food to help you cope with this uncoupling. You can get through this. Promise.

All the Chinese Food You Should Be Ordering Instead of Sesame Chicken

Yes, we know you love sesame chicken. But it's time to branch out.

6 Weird Chinese Foods We Came to Love (And One That Wasn't For Us)

Most Chinese people don't eat cats, dogs or bugs. But, living in China, we did find some weird Chinese foods we became fond of and you could try yourself.

Can We Guess Your Gender Based On Your Taste In Chinese Food?

Building a Chinese-Food Empire

After a series of jobs in the food industry, Andrew Cherng teamed up with his dad to create the well-known chain.