By Jake Reed
Chinese food is becoming an ever present aspect of American dining. The secret to creating a quality dining experience involves providing delicious recipes, the right location and apt service. Various approaches to making Chinese food are implemented across the country and include Mandarin, Szechuan, Cantonese and Hong Kong style.
Chef Chu's
Lawrence C. C. Chu started this restaurant in Los Altos, California, in 1970. Since then it has grown to become internationally recognized. He is known for being energetic and passionate about making quality Mandarin cuisine. He now has his own recipe book and regularly does tours to teach others his culinary secrets. Some of his specialty's include Peking duck, kung pao chicken and yu shang pork. You can enjoy a sit down dinner or get some take out.
Chef Chu's
1067 N. San Antonio Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022-1323
(650) 948-2696
chefchu.com
Fung's Kitchen
Chef Hoi Fung is the owner and head chef of Fung's Kitchen. Mr. Fung is known both in America and China for creating authentic and creative Chinese dishes. The restaurant specializes in seafood dishes and uses the Hong Kong approach to cooking. Hong Kong food traditionally has less oil and uses more vegetables. Shark fin soup and bird's nest soup with minced chicken are two of Fung's more famous entrees.
Fung's Kitchen
7320 Southwest Freeway, Suite 115
Houston, TX 77074-2014
(713) 779-2288
fungskitchen.com
Hee Hing Restaurant
Hee Hing restaurant has been serving quality Chinese food to Hawaii since 1963. Family owned and located near Waikiki beach, its known for providing good service and its scenic location. Its lemon chicken and wonton soup are two of the locals' favorites. For seafood lovers, its Maine lobster and honey walnut shrimp are highly recommended.
Hee Hing Restaurant
449 Kapahulu Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815-3850
(808) 735-5544
Pearl of the Orient
This Asian-fusion restaurant is known for its Szechuan-style Chinese food. It was voted Best Chinese Restaurant by Cleveland Magazine and Northern Ohio Live. Its scallion pancakes and Peking duck have been the talk of Cleveland for years. It also has a sushi bar and a fully stocked liquor bar.
Pearl of the Orient
19300 Detroit Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44116-1847
(440) 333-9902
www.pearlwest.com
About the Author:
Jake Reed began his freelance writing career in 2002. His work has been published in the "Seoul Times," "Star News," the "Diplomacy Journal" and on various websites. Reed holds a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from the University of California at San Diego.
