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Diversity Of Asian Foods: A Great Hit

With the growth of restaurants and food plazas, Asian foods are amazingly popular among many people, both locals and foreign tourists. Asians are very particular with their foods – and Asian cooking is considerably unique in style and techniques. Asian cooking evolved from a series of changes throughout time and is well defined by the cultural background and ethnicity of the people.

Asian foods may be grouped according to the region or country of origin. Each of these regions has their own styles and ways in cooking. You can find a new type of food in Malaysia, but you can rarely find the same food in India. The regional differences of Asian cooking define the palatability of each cuisine as unique part of the culture. Continue reading “Diversity Of Asian Foods: A Great Hit”

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Beijing Buffet

The variety of foods that can be enjoyed in San Francisco is remarkably broad: Italian, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Vietnamese. However, I cannot list them all. Even compared to New York City, San Francisco’s variety of food does not lose its excellence.

In addition, the cost for enjoying these fabulous foods is amazingly reasonable. I consider buffet-style restaurants to be the most cost-effective. About two years ago, we found an extremely good Asian cuisine buffet restaurant, the Beijing Buffet, close to the San Francisco Airport. I referred to several rating sites before writing this article, and the ratings varied from person to person. However, the general rating was average. My own experience at this restaurant has been good, and my wife and mother-in-law love it as well. Because my wife is a Chinese American who was born in China, her sense of taste for authentic Chinese foods is trustworthy.

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What’s New in MLM China

Believe it or not, the Chinese middle class population currently stands at well over 1 billion people. One-sixth of the world’s population calls China their home.

These figures definitely deserve the attention of internet home based business owners – those who are seeking international expansion.

Middle class folks everywhere generally have a small margin of disposable cash. They are dependable workers who want a little more out of life. To become rich and work from home is an attractive combination for the chosen few. For some it is the ultimate desire of the heart.

With families to feed, and a rising credit surge in China, the need for a greater income is a definite must have. Continue reading “What’s New in MLM China”

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Hong Kong Bistro – Chandler, AZ

Having traveled around the world with many trips to Asia, I am partial to excellent Chinese food. Also, I’m quite critical of restaurants that do not measure up for me personally. But, when you come across any of my reviews, they are positive-if I don’t like the establishment, I don’t take the time to write about it.

Since we moved to Gilbert, AZ in April 2006, Norm and I have been searching for an exceptional Chinese restaurant in the East Valley. Several times, we passed Hong Kong Bistro on the corner of N.W. corner of Chandler Heights and Gilbert Road. In early Spring of ’08, we decided to give it a try. Our search resulted in an experience that was right on the mark. Hong Kong Bistro is a terrific value for the quality of its food.

We’ve returned to the restaurant more times than I can count. I’m open to trying something different each time, but Norm tends to prefer the Mo-Shu Pork, while tasting my entrees. Continue reading “Hong Kong Bistro – Chandler, AZ”

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The 5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Singapore

If you love Chinese dishes, congratulations! Singapore is a fantastic place for Chinese food with an incredible menu of choices. With more than 80 different styles of cooking, unique and delicious Chinese dishes have contributed a major part to the rich of cuisine here. You will see lots of Cantonese, Hokkien, Teochew, and Hainanese restaurants all over Singapore.

Having Chinese dishes, you will always feel the harmony between the yin and yang qualities of food through combining ingredients. Chinese cuisine also keeps its belief in the symbolic properties of food, such as noodle for longevity, oyster for good fortune and fish for prosperity. This creates the soul of Chinese dishes and it is the reason people fall in love with Chinese cuisine.

Here I recommend the 5 best Chinese restaurants in Singapore for Chinese cuisine’s lovers as well as those want to have a good taste of Singapore food. Continue reading “The 5 Best Chinese Restaurants in Singapore”

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The Chinese American Experience

America is a country that is home to people from every part of the world. If one has a strong desire to count the cultures represented in the general population, it might be a very exhausting test of perseverance. An interesting cultural trend that has bloomed in America for some time now is the culture of Chinese Americans. “Chinese Americanism” is a phenomenon that has been the result of people with Chinese origin living in America. As the years have passed greater mobility from China to America has increased. It is still true that the tide of immigration from East Asia continues to grow. In the experience of Chinese Americans, they have largely succeeded in exerting their unique influence in a variety of ways throughout the American culture and its “melting pot” society. In fact, Chinese Americans have been living, working, and raising their children here in North America for many generations! Continue reading “The Chinese American Experience”

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What Are the Available Restaurant Maps Online?

Traditionally, when people were looking for a new restaurant, they would pick up a copy of Zagat’s or some other fancy food guide. But in just a few short years, online maps have come a long way and now offer local information on businesses, shops and eateries too. Sites like Google Maps allow users to create their own maps of favorite establishments that they can save or share with friends and family. There are hundreds of food maps online, although a few noteworthy ideas have risen to the top.

On the West Coast, what could be better than eating a real, authentic Mexican taco out of a truck? With heaping portions, loads of options and mama’s homemade guacamole, you just cannot go wrong. You just can’t get that level of deliciousness from a restaurant, Californians say. However, it can be tricky to locate these trucks, especially if you are from out-of-town. Thus, Yumtacos was born.

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Chinese Stir Fry: The Basics

Introduction

I have been asked by many people how to stir fry Chinese food. I didn’t really know how to describe it; the only thing I could really say was ‘easy, very easy’.

I wasn’t joking, the basic method for stir frying Chinese food is not at all fancy or complicated. I know there are many different kinds of packed ready to cook ‘Chinese stir fry vegetables’ or sauces, or even stir fry oil on the shelves of the various supermarkets. But these are not my cup of tea. I agree that using these sauces might make cooking easy, but the taste will never be the same. In fact, it doesn’t take much effort to prepare everything yourself, and probably you can also save some money anyway. When you come back from work, tired, need to quickly fix dinner, Chinese stir frying is really not a bad idea. Continue reading “Chinese Stir Fry: The Basics”

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[REVIEW] Yao’s Diner, Centereach, NY

If it was authentic Chinese Food you’re after, Yao’s Diner fits the bill. If it’s a romantic setting, or Americanized Chinese food, then definitely keep on rolling.

It’s clearly not a place you would go on a first date. Though there was a couple there that appeared to be on a first date. I don’t give him a good chance for a second date!

And, the bathroom is clearly there for emergency purposes only. Continue reading “[REVIEW] Yao’s Diner, Centereach, NY”

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Easy Chinese Fun See Soup

Ahhh, Chinese Fun See Soup. Delicious and easy to make.

Although Chinese restaurants seem to whip out a huge variety of Chinese food in a very short time, this does not mean that making Chinese food is usually quick work. On the contrary… to make a full-on Chinese dinner at home consumes a lot of time. The restaurants are so fast because they have a lot of their food and sauces pre-prepared and ready to go. As a result, their professional cooks can really crank out the dinners. Don’t expect the same at home.

Fun See Soup is one of the exceptions to the long-time preparation rule. This delicate Chinese soup is quick to make and a sure crowd pleaser.

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