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Hot and Spicy: How Malatang Conquered China
As a Gansu variety of “malatang” goes viral online, we delve into the history and appeal of one of China’s most ubiquitous dishes
The Confused Origins of One of China’s Most Popular Dishes
How Anhui “banmian” spread across the nation and became associated with a city hundreds of kilometers away from its place of origin
Stripped Down: The Story Behind China’s Favorite Snack
How simple, greasy, cheap “latiao” (literally ”spicy strips“) became the people’s snack
How a Tiny Flower Becomes the Scent of Autumn in China
From drinks and desserts to tourist sites, sweet osmanthus has been an autumn favorite for Chinese people for over 2,000 years
Community Canteens For Seniors Take Off Among Chinese Youth
Young Chinese turn to government-funded canteens for the elderly amid food safety scandals and the rising cost of meals
Prepared to Fail: Cafeterias and Restaurants Face Backlash for Pre-Made Meals
A school canteen scandal has Chinese consumers rethinking their growing demand for pre-prepared and ready-to-eat meals
Bones of Industry: Discover Shenyang’s Favorite Street Snack
A simple Dongbei dish symbolizes the rise, fall, and reinvention of a once-flourishing industrial heartland
Noodle Nostalgia: How an Imported Rice Noodle Dish Became the Pride of a Hunan City
Despite coming to Hengyang only 30 years ago, “lufen” has already become a symbol of pride for the locals who grew up with it
Can Anything Save China’s Fast Food Brands?
Once applauded for their high-end take on classic Chinese dishes, “internet famous” restaurants are now struggling to retain customers
Acquired Tastes: Fishy Grass and Other Chinese Herbs and Spices
Discover the infamous ”fishy-taste-grass” and other peculiar Chinese herbs and spices
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