On the way home from our Yosemite/King’s Canyon road trip I stopped in Chinatown Los Angeles for lunch. While there I figured I’d get a roast duck for dinner.
Chinatown
Chef Paul’s Cafe
Chef Paul’s Cafe is located in the historical Chinatown district in Downtown Fresno. Interesting neighborhood.
Mow Lee Shing Kee & Co
Scientists theorize you can go back in time by travelling faster than the speed of light. Alternatively you can close your eyes and step foot in Mow Lee Shing Kee. Breathe deep and try to visualize each scent.
Wycen Foods
Growing up my mom always told me Canada and San Francisco was where the best Chinese sausage was made. I haven’t had the chance to visit Canada but I have found delicious Chinese sausage in San Francisco. One maker I found in San Francisco is Wycen Foods. They started making Chinese sausage in 1848 on […]
Mow Lee & Co.
On a quiet Chinatown street you will find a nondescript shop with signage Mow Lee Co. and Chinese characters I can’t read. Yes I am the illiterate one in the family. Most will keep on walking but there are treasures inside.
Lai Hong Lounge
Years have gone by but my memories of the flavors of fresh sweet bread and savory bbq pork that make up Lai Hong Lounge’s char siu bao remain unchanged. My vacation time is about to expire so a road trip to San Francisco is planned. I manage to slip a visit to Lai Hong Lounge […]
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
Long ago I rode on the shoulder of a giant. Up high I saw things so differently than when close to the earth. A moment in time that lives on in my memory. Now a photo in the Chinese Laundry exhibit in this museum. My parents had moved from China and that was the family […]
Howlin’ Ray’s
Saturday 10am. It’s opening time and there is a huge line. Luckily most of the line was in the shade so while it was hot and humid you won’t get sunburned.