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Chef Chu’s, a family-owned Chinese restaurant in Los Altos since 1970, has become an institution in Silicon Valley, known for its food, celebrity visits, and community roots, while maintaining its small-scale, authentic approach despite the area's rapid growth.
After Iron Hill Brewery's sudden closure, renowned chef Peter Chang's restaurant group offers jobs to displaced staff and prepares to open Mama Chang in Colmar, continuing a local Chinese culinary tradition and providing community support.
Shuai Wang, a Top Chef finalist and restaurant owner in North Charleston, blends Chinese heritage with Southern barbecue at his restaurant King BBQ, creating nostalgic and innovative dishes that reflect his journey from Beijing to the U.S. and his love for cultural fusion.
Several small restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley area of Los Angeles are specializing in Chinese-style chicken burgers and New Orleans-style chicken wings, offering variations of fried chicken sandwiches and wings with unique flavors and textures. These fast-casual establishments, such as Ace Burger, Macho Burger, Chickii Fried Chicken, and MBL & Q Burger, are gaining popularity for their crispy and juicy chicken offerings, each with its own distinct take on the classic chicken burger.
Chinese celebrity chef Wang Gang has vowed to never cook egg fried rice again after facing backlash from online nationalists. Wang's video on how to cook the popular dish was accused of mocking the death of Mao Zedong's eldest son, Mao Anying. Chinese nationalists consider any mention of egg fried rice around the anniversary of Mao Anying's death or birthday to be an insult. Despite official denials, the disputed egg fried rice story linking Mao Anying to the dish has persisted. Wang's apology and removal of the video have sparked a debate between supporters and critics, with some calling for him to be banned and others defending his unintentional mentions of "relevant elements."
Traditional Chinese foods and ingredients continue to be popular for their flavor and nutritional benefits. Recent research has shown that regular tea consumption can reduce the risk of death and cardiovascular disease mortality. Soy sauce consumption has been linked to high sodium intake and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Sesame oil has been found to be a healthier cooking oil compared to alternatives, and tofu is a protein and vitamin-rich source of nutrition that may have a protective effect against coronary heart disease.
Eater editors share their favorite dishes of the week, including a surprisingly good hot dog at Five Guys, salmon hwe gooksu at Ariari, the double cheeseburger at Rolo's, and sliced pork belly with garlic in chile sauce at Peppercorn Station in Jersey City.