You might ask “who goes to Seattle for xiao long bao?” — well, the answer is, “I do!” In fact, I had bookmarked Dough Zone months before my trip, so when my friends ask where we’re going for lunch, I say we are going to Seattle’s Chinatown. We arrive early, and just as well, because […]
hit and miss at JA Jiaozi
I’ve been eyeing JA Jiaozi at the Tustin Marketplace for a while now, and finally stopped by for lunch with a friend. The decor is modern and chic, so I am immediately apprehensive about its authenticity. However, I do enjoy dining in a comfortable atmosphere with good service, and JA Jiaozi possesses these aspects, as […]
Paper Lantern is a quick fix for when XLB hankering hits
Paper Lantern took over the Guppy House location at Diamond Jamboree about six weeks ago, and since its opening, I’ve been here a handful of times, to experience the latest in the Xiao Long Bao craze. The restaurant is a fast casual concept and attracts a good amount of customers during the lunch rush. Parking […]
my week in NYC: carb overload in Chinatown
What trip to NYC would be complete without a visit to the legendary Joe’s Shanghai for their famous xiao long bao? I’ve been to Joe’s before, some 14 years ago and even back then, the XLBs were seriously decadent, especially outside of Asia. Even though they have several locations now, I wanted to go back […]
Grabbing a final bite before heading home
This is my last Hong Kong post and it begins with my former roommates Bernard and Juliana, along with their son Liam meeting my son and I after we checked in at the Airport Express in Central to have a final meal with us. If you’ve never been to Hong Kong, you won’t know […]
