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Peanut-Sesame Noodles

June 26, 2020 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

When I lived in New York City, there was a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant on Division Street in Chinatown -- the name of which I've long since forgotten -- that served up the best sesame noodles I've ever tasted. These noodles -- called dandan or dan dan in China -- are a specialty of the Sichuan region, but are popular and sold by street vendors all over China. Over the … [Read more...]

It’s A Small World After All: What Happened to Little World Chinese Restaurant? 

March 15, 2019 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

For literally decades, I’ve sung the praises of Little World Chinese Restaurant. There is even an old, faded review I wrote of the place posted near the front counter. The lack of ambiance never phased me, because the food at the humble little eatery always packed such a flavor-filled punch and nullified the dismal decor. I could even ignore the sometimes surly service, knowing … [Read more...]

Chinese Taste: Authentic Chinese BBQ & More

May 25, 2018 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

A Hidden Gem Tucked away in the rear of Salt Lake’s Chinatown shopping center on State Street is a hidden gem of a restaurant called Chinese Taste. This is one of those charming places where certain things - although not bold flavors - can get lost in translation. Just reading the menu is as entertaining as it is informative, with dishes listed in English such as “Spicy … [Read more...]

Classic Chinese Dish: Beef with Broccoli

May 11, 2018 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

Beef with broccoli is one of the classic Chinese restaurant dishes that never fails to satisfy. Well, most of the time. Sometimes I find the sauce to be a bit gloppy due to the overuse of cornstarch. This version is a bit cleaner than some restaurant versions, but is pack with flavor and freshness. The key to success in making this dish at home is organization. Get all your … [Read more...]

Two Moms, One Kitchen: Authentic Chinese Cuisine from Mom’s Kitchen Salt Lake City

April 6, 2018 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

One sure-fire way to find great Asian cooking is to go to the places where Asians eat. Such is the case with Mom’s Kitchen, an unassuming little restaurant dishing up the bold, authentic flavors of China. Mom’s Kitchen is thusly named for the two moms who run the place: Mama Chen and Mama Zhang, who hail from Taiwan and Beijing, respectively. The cuisine at Mom’s Kitchen … [Read more...]

Chinatown-worthy Kung Pao Shrimp Recipe

March 30, 2018 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

In the past couple of decades, kung pao chicken and kung pao shrimp have become among Americans' favorite Chinese dishes, second probably only to fried rice and cream cheese-filled wontons. In this country, kung pao is often loaded up with veggies: carrots, celery, onions, zucchini and such. In Szechuan, China, however, it's traditionally a much more basic dish. And, that's … [Read more...]

Mandarin Restaurant in Bountiful, Utah Celebrating 40th Birthday

March 2, 2018 by Ted Scheffler Leave a Comment

As the Chinese New Year draws to a close—the Year of the Dog—I’m reminded how enduring Bountiful’s Mandarin restaurant is. The annual Chinese New Year has been being celebrated there since it began on February 16th and the festivities come to an end this weekend. It’s always a fun, colorful time to dine at Utah’s venerable Chinese eatery, which is doing some celebrating of its … [Read more...]

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