The picturesque city of San Francisco has long been a favored location for Hollywood and the film industry. Many of America's most famous movies have featured scenes from the 'City by the Bay.' In addition to Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, the Chinatown neighborhood...

Going to a Chinese restaurant and eating authentic Chinese food for the first time can be quite an experience for children. The sights, sounds, and even smells are so different than what they normally see at American restaurants. Additionally, opting for Chinese food for kids...

Mapo Tofu by Z & Y Restaurant By: Chef Li Jun Han Published on:April 29th, 2019 Description: This is a delicious recipe for creating authentic Mapo Tofu. It is provided courtesy of Z & Y Restaurant's executive Chef Han, an internationally renowned chef in the world of authentic...

Sichuan Chili Oil by Z & Y Restaurant By: Chef Li Jun Han Published on: April 2nd, 2019 Description: This is a delicious recipe for creating authentic Sichuan Chili Oil. It is provided courtesy of Z & Y Restaurant's executive Chef Han, an internationally renowned chef in the...

The Chinese art of face changing doesn't involve makeup or magic. However it may appear as if what's happening is a form of wizardry. Also referred to as Bian Lian, face swapping is an ancient and traditional Sichuan art. Performers use silk masks to reflect...

Hot tea is a staple at any traditional Chinese meal, but one thing that few diners get to experience is the ritual of a Gong Fu Cha tea ceremony. Instead of being a type of tea, Gong Fu Cha is a way of brewing the...

It's not a myth! People really do love going to Chinese restaurants on Christmas. According to Grubhub data from 2015, Chinese food was ordered over 150% more frequently on Christmas Day of that year as compared to an average Friday (note that Christmas fell on...

A common question from visitors planning a trip to Z & Y Restaurant and the surrounding area is, "Where is the best place to park in Chinatown?" Many locals and frequent San Francisco visitors would likely reply with "nowhere." Truthfully, Chinatown is a densely populated...

Dan Dan Noodle Sauce by Z & Y Restaurant By: Chef Li Jun Han Published on:November 16, 2016 Description: This is a delicious recipe for creating authentic Dan Dan Noodle sauce. It is provided courtesy of Z & Y Restaurant's executive Chef Han, an internationally renowned chef in...

With over 1.3 billion (!) people, China is an extremely large country. Not surprisingly, across the country's 3.7 million sqaure miles of territory, you can find several distinctive styles of cuisine. From Shandong to Sichaun, and from Hunan to Cantonese, this infographic was designed to...

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