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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
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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
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Stripped Down: The Story Behind China’s Favorite Snack
How simple, greasy, cheap “latiao” (literally ”spicy strips“) became the people’s snack
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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