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

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

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…

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.

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…

China Is Building an Army of Noodle-Making Robots

In the face of rising labor costs, Chinese restaurateur Cui Runguan is selling thousands of robots that can hand slice noodles into a pot of boiling water called the Chef Cui. Runguan says in the...

Why Butcher Shops Make Great Restaurants

What happens when you merge a butcher shop and a restaurant? Cooking that’s a cut above. Here’s where to eat—and buy—some of the country’s best meat. Plus a recipe for country-style pork ribs from chef Damon Menapace.

This TikToker Went Viral For Revealing How To Figure Out If A Chinese Restaurant Is Actually Good

I tried it with my favorite local spot — it works.

Chow Mein vs. Lo Mein: What's the Real Difference Between Them?

When it comes to chow mein vs. low mein, the similar-looking dishes are popular in Chinese cuisine, but they are very different. Here's how.

Think You Know Your Five-Star Hotels? Wait Till You See Hong Kong's

Luxury hotels abound in prosperous Hong Kong, and it's not easy to choose. Here's help: the top 20 Hong Kong luxury hotels and what they offer guests.

What’s really in your Chinese ready meal?

Some Chinese ready meals have been found to have as much salt as 11 bags of crisps

Where Is Hong Kong Literature When We Need It Most?

Books about Hong Kong are almost never written by people who were born and raised there—and in a time of upheaval, our perspective is necessary

Become a Data-Driven Donkey Kong

Learn how to become a data-driven Donkey Kong with your marketing efforts by following the four simple steps outline in this blog post!

10 things you need to know about Hong Kong before moving here

but is Hong Kong a good place for it?

Residential street art brings an unexpected edge to a home, as a full wall mural or a small creative statementArtists want the flexibility to be creative

Kong Toys and the Benefits of Chewing for Dogs

Does your dog chew on everything? Chewing is actually very beneficial for your dog’s health and wellbeing. Find out how to redirect destructive chewing!

How to Speak Out and Stay Hidden in Hong Kong

Protest veterans have developed new tactics—but so have the police.

How Your Old Flatscreen Ends Up In Hong Kong

GPS trackers placed in four electronic devices sent signals from recycling centers in the U.S. to landfills in Hong Kong. Are your old electronics being recycled responsibly? Explore each tracker's journey spanning thousands of miles and hundreds of days. Read