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What to Order from the ‘Secret’ Menu at Chinese Restaurants

You’ve been missing out on some incredible authentic Chinese food all this time!

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…

This Is the Worst Dish at a Chinese Restaurant

Everyone loves to indulge in Chinese takeout, but there is one unhealthy meal that is the worst dish you shouldn't order from a Chinese restaurant.

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

How to Eat at a Restaurant Without Embarrassing Anyone

Learn the proper etiquette of dining out and avoid common mistakes. Here are some tips on what to or not to do in restaurants.

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

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...

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."

Chow Mein vs. Lo Mein: What's the Real Difference Between Them?

When it comes to chow mein vs. low mein, the similar-looking dishes are popular in Chinese cuisine, but they are very different. Here's how.

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.

Think 'Chinese Food' Means Lo Mein? Home Cooking Brings More To The Table

A new museum exhibition highlights the vast diversity of Chinese regional cuisines. It features not just celebrity chefs but also immigrant home cooks, for whom the kitchen can be a sphere of comfort.

I Miss the Chinese Restaurants

8 Secrets of a Chinese Restaurant, Revealed by an Employee

If you've always wanted to know what really goes on inside a Chinese restaurant, you're in luck. A restaurant employee recently did a Reddit AMA (Ask Me

How Did Chinese Restaurant Names Get So ‘Lucky’?

The "Lucky" naming trend co-opts a word that holds deep meaning and significance in Chinese tradition

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.

The Real Difference Between a Four-Star and Five-Star Hotel

It’s a little more complicated than you might think.

From the Extension: Embrace the star fruit

The carambola, also know as the star fruit, is a thin, waxy-skinned fruit that is both healthy and delicious.