H.Y. Asian Cuisine

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…

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

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

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…

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.

What is the proper way to eat wasabi?

Answered 25w ago · Author has 491 answers and 384.8k answer viewsIf the wasabi is genuine wasabi, especially if it’s pure and freshly grated, then it’s important not to mix it in a liquid, because the flavour will vanish very fast, like 30 s. later it’s all gone. It also vanishes, if slower, in contact with the air. That’s the true and original reason why sushi is rather seasoned by the chef underneath the netta (topping) of the nigiri or inside for…

Grilled To Perfection: 3 Tips For Making The Perfect Burger

The right burger often comes down to the right ingredients and an extra observant chef.

How to Eat Sushi

Eat only at the best place you can find. Many sushi bars are a bit expensive, but quality usually sucks, so price is no indicator of quality. Ask Japanese people where they go to eat sushi and go thereStick to one or two good places once you find them. Regulars get better sushi and better overall service than casual patrons.The best sushi places I've been to in San Francisco, Mexico City, Zürich, Manhattan, Beverly Hills, Waikiki, Guadalajara, Paris, Moscow, Boston, Columbus…

Crave Chinese Food? Tips for Heart-Healthy Asian Cuisine

This Brand Wants to Bring Asian Cuisine to Every Kitchen

Kim and Vanessa Pham want to reclaim Asian flavors and stories with their meal kit company Omsom.

These AAPI chefs are reclaiming the narrative of what Asian cuisine means

Asian American chefs are changing the expectations around what 'authentic’ cuisine means — and are seizing the moment to cook their food their way.

A Jack of all tastes: What did Jack and Charmian London eat?

The Londons likely dined on the bounty from their land

9 Secrets Sushi Restaurants Don't Want You to Know — Eat This Not That

Before you have a seat and ask the chef "Osusume wa nan desu ka?" (What's your recommendation?) check out these secrets sushi restaurants don't want you to know.

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.

I Miss the Chinese Restaurants

What You Need to Set Up Your Restaurant Bar

Some liquor, refrigeration, and other equipment needs are must-haves when you're starting a restaurant bar. This list covers all the basics.

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