13 May

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Chinese takeout has been a popular past-time for American families for decades. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ordering Chinese food for delivery to go grew even more popular with dine-in options severely limited. Ordering Chinese takeout requires slightly different decision-making than dining in the restaurant. In addition...

20 Apr

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Westerners have come to love many Chinese dishes over the years such as Kung Pao chicken and chow mein. However, Mao Xue Wang is not one of those dishes. Although many Westerners would find its ingredients distasteful, the dish remains hugely popular in China where...

05 Feb

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Taiwanese beef rolls, also known by their Chinese name of  Niu Rou Jian Bing, are a popular street food throughout China. Americans sometimes refer to them as Chinese pancakes due to the appearance of the outer roll that holds the food ingredients. The "Beef Pancakes" are...

02 Feb

Posted at 13:57h in Blog

Following the easing of state-mandated restrictions, Z & Y Restaurant and Chef Han are thrilled to welcome back customers for both outdoor dining once more As of February 1st, 2021, Z & Y Restaurant customers may once again enjoy our heated outdoor parklet dining area! https://twitter.com/zandyrestaurant/status/1356373053966602242 For the...

16 Nov

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The Sichuan dish known as Hui Guo Rou Pork or Twice Cooked Pork in English-speaking countries is the topic of a few interesting legends. Although the Sichuanese cannot verify the history of the dish for certain, families have passed down stories about it for generations. It is...

12 Oct

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San Francisco's Chinatown is the oldest such neighborhood in North America. It is also one of the most well-known and culturally significant Chinatowns in the world. The origins of its story go back over a century and a half. Life was not easy for Chinese citizens...

24 Sep

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Have you ever gone to an authentic Chinese food market? If yes, you've likely seen "century eggs." Also known as "hundred-year-old" or "thousand-year old" eggs, some describe their appearance as akin to dinosaur eggs. Covered in clay and rice hulls, many mistakenly think the eggs are...

23 Aug

Posted at 16:11h in Blog

Chinese seafood is gaining in popularity. In China itself, the general population is eating more seafood than ever, and the government actively encourages and promotes the adoption of more seafood consumption. They see it as a more efficient and sustainable source of protein for their...

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