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Almond Tofu

The Story Behind "Almond Tofu"
You’ll spot it o...

Egg Yolk Pastry

Spotting "Egg Yolk Pastry" in the Wild
At 7:15 a...

Sesame Ball

Spotting "Sesame Ball" in the Wild
At 7:15 a.m. ...

New Year Cake

Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "New Year Cake"?
You...

Eight Treasure Rice

Decoding "Eight Treasure Rice"
It’s not rice st...

Snow Fungus Soup

Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Snow Fungus Soup"?
...

Steamed Egg

Decoding "Steamed Egg"
You’re standing in a Sha...

Pan Fried Dumpling

What is "Pan Fried Dumpling"?
You’re standing i...

Soup Dumpling

Understanding "Soup Dumpling"
Imagine biting int...

Wonton Soup

"Wonton Soup" — Lost in Translation
You’re sta...

Char Siu

Decoding "Char Siu"
That glossy, ruby-streaked s...

Dim Sum

What is "Dim Sum"?
You’re standing in a steam-f...

Crossing Bridge Rice Noodle

Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Crossing Bridge Rice ...

Buddha Jumps Over Wall

What is "Buddha Jumps Over Wall"?
You’re standi...

Turtle Jelly

What is "Turtle Jelly"?
You’re sweating in Guan...

Brown Sugar Cake

"Brown Sugar Cake" — Lost in Translation
You’r...

Red Bean Soup

Understanding "Red Bean Soup"
You’ve probably tas...

Dongpo Pork

Spotting "Dongpo Pork" in the Wild
You’re squin...

Salt Baked Chicken

"Salt Baked Chicken" — Lost in Translation
You...

Ants Climb Tree

What is "Ants Climb Tree"?
You’re standing in a...

Strange Flavor Chicken

The Story Behind "Strange Flavor Chicken"
It beg...

Fish Fragrant Pork

Decoding "Fish Fragrant Pork"
It smells like fis...

Twice Cooked Pork

Spotting "Twice Cooked Pork" in the Wild
You’re...

Mapo Tofu

Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Mapo Tofu"?
It’s n...

Cold Noodle

Spotting "Cold Noodle" in the Wild
You’re sweat...

Dragon Boat Rice

What is "Dragon Boat Rice"?
I stared at the stea...

Sweet Rice Wine

"Sweet Rice Wine": A Window into Chinese Thinking ...

Peking Duck

Decoding "Peking Duck"
“Peking Duck” isn’t a ...

Sour Plum Juice

Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Sour Plum Juice"?
B...

Thousand Layer Cake

Understanding "Thousand Layer Cake"
Picture this...

Monkey Head Mushroom

Spotting "Monkey Head Mushroom" in the Wild
You...

Dragon Whisker Candy

Why Do Chinese Speakers Say "Dragon Whisker Candy"...

Lion Head

"Lion Head" — Lost in Translation
You’re stand...

Tiger Skin Egg

Understanding "Tiger Skin Egg"
Picture this: you...

Cat Ear Noodle

Spotting "Cat Ear Noodle" in the Wild
You’re el...

Scallion Oil Noodle

Understanding "Scallion Oil Noodle"
Imagine walk...

Oil Splash Noodle

"Oil Splash Noodle": A Window into Chinese Thinkin...

Knife Cut Noodle

Understanding "Knife Cut Noodle"
You’ve just wa...

Drunk Shrimp

Decoding "Drunk Shrimp"
You’re at a dim sum cou...

Drunken Chicken

"Drunken Chicken": A Window into Chinese Thinking ...