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Spicy. Delicious. Tasty. These are some of the words that many use when they describe Hunan cuisine. Henry Chung was a pioneer of Hunan cuisine. In 1976, New Yorker magazine called his Hunan restaurant “the best Chinese restaurant in the world.” What would make an established food critic call Hunan cuisine the best in the […]
NYC foodie influencers have changed the dining industry. In the past, established writers at The New York Times and The New Yorker had heavy influence over the dining culture in New York City. These days, millennials are listening to the new food critics — foodies. Whether they blog, write reviews on Yelp or Google or […]
When it comes to authentic or regional Chinese food. People ask, which province has the spiciest food? Sichuan or Hunan? In this article, we’ll take a look at the subject of Sichuan vs Hunan cuisine. There is a famous saying when it comes to spicy Chinese food. It goes “Guizhou people like spiciness, Sichuan people […]
“The food of the true revolutionary is the red pepper and he who cannot endure red peppers is also unable to fight!” – Chairman Mao Zedong The revolutionary leader of China may have been speaking sarcastically when he told a Russian military advisor that red peppers was the food of a revolutionary. It is clear […]
Union Square is one of the most iconic locations in New York City. This historical location has been an important fixture in New York City for several centuries. These days, many people working in Union Square, tourists, and many students, search out good food and on Google, a popular search is “Union Square Authentic Chinese […]
As authentic Chinese food grows in popularity, more people will be drawn to the flavors of Hunan province. Very few Americans know the story of the man who was influential in making Hunan Chinese food famous in America. Here is what you should know about Henry Chung. Hunan Chinese Food pioneer Henry Chung was born […]
January 1sts had come and gone. You waited until the ball dropped and had a drink with friends. Some of your Chinese friends probably joined you and although the holiday is recognized, you didn’t realize that one of the biggest holidays of the year was Chinese New Year. Is Chinese New Year the same thing […]
Delicious, fast and fresh. These are the words that reviewers use to describe dining at Silky Kitchen. However, this isn’t always the case when customers try other fast casual restaurants in the New York City area. Why? What sets Silky Kitchen apart? What is a fast casual restaurant? Fast casuals restaurants are a step above […]
Super yummy and delicious. Our Hunan Chinese food has your name on it. Our customers enjoy our dishes, but many of them do not know about the origins of Silky Kitchen, or the immediate benefits of eating at our restaurant. In Chinese culture, there number eight is associated with luck. Here are eight things that […]
Tofu has become a part of Western cuisine. Many are familiar with tofu, using it as a substitute for beef, fish or chicken. As many Westerners lean towards vegetarian and vegan diets, tofu’s popularity increases. Despite this, many do not know the history of Chinese tofu. Origins of Chinese Tofu Tofu comes from China. Despite […]
