Tonight we are spotlighting the Michelin-starred Chef Anita Lo ! We'll be talking about everything--from her storied career, her experiences as an Asian female Chef, her new cookbook " SOLO: A Modern Cookbook for a Party of One ", to what's next. Powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Lucas Sin , Chef of Junzi Kitchen , and Amelie Kang , Founder of TOMORROW , join us to talk about changing the perception of Chinese Takeout in the City with their fast-casual concepts. Delicious, colorful, convenient. We discuss how a simple and humble thing like takeout can drive the education of Chinese culture. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Karen Lin, Executive General Manager of Bar Moga, and Leif Huckman, Creative Director of Hidden Pearl, join us to talk about the Japanese influence at their bars and within cocktail culture in the City. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Chef Baobao of Baoburg in Greenpoint, and Chef Lien Lin of Bricolage in Park Slope join us to talk about the experiences of being a female chef in Asian food in NYC - from the path to opening their restaurants to the daily challenges and rewards. We'll also hear about the food they make - rich and authentic in their own stories. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
For today’s conversation, we actually won’t be talking about a specific Asian dish or cuisine, but we’re happy to have our first Asian food collective on the show. Chefs Chris Cheung of East Wind Snack Shop, Doron Wong of Northern Tiger, and Jonathan Wu formerly of Fung Tu, are members of the Asian Food Mafia -- a collective of culinary professionals who support the education and growth of Asian food. Learn about the group, what they've been up to, and what they're taking on next. See Privacy Po...
The East Village, or should we call it "Chinatown North," is now flush with Chinese restaurants dedicated to changing the perception of Chinese food in NYC by serving up a variety of delicious regional cuisines in pleasant dining environments. To talk about this development, and their new ventures is Eric Sze of 886, who is bringing Taiwanese street food culture to New York in a refined way, and Chao Wang and Dong Lu of Hunan Slurp, who are featuring artistically presented Hunan rice noodles and...
You're listening to the last episode of the season! And that coincides with a conversation about one of our favorite foods of all time - the famous xiao long bao (XLB), aka soup dumplings. We're chatting with Sean Tang, managing partner for Pinch Chinese, which recently got named the best soup dumpling in New York Magazine’s roundup of best new things to eat in NYC. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...
We're talking about Taiwan’s beef noodle soup. The beef noodle soup is typically a meal onto itself. A hearty bowl of wheat flour noodles in beef broth, with slices of braised beef, often accompanied with suan cai (Chinese sauerkraut), and scallions, and sometimes other leafy vegetables. Richard Ho talks to us about perfecting the beef noodle soup at his shop Ho Foods. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
We're talking about a Chinese cuisine we’ve never covered before on Feast Meets West - and that’s Yunnan cuisine. Yunnan’s best known for its “crossing the bridge noodles”, which is a soup based rice noodles dish. It's also the signature dish at the new noodle shop “South of the Clouds” in Greenwich Village. Joining us in the studio is Chef & Owner Liheng Geng. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
It’s our 50th episode of Feast Meets West ! Today, we have a fun episode for you covering how the Korean BBQ experience can be elevated, unexpected, and how you can be more mindful and respectful of your meats. We're chatting with Simon Kim, owner of Cote, NYC's first Korean steakhouse, and what Pete Wells of the NYTimes called "the best beef at any Korean BBQ in New York". Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...
Today, we are not just talking about Chinese food, but also the elevated dining experience you can find at a number of Chinese restaurants in recent years. We're chatting with founders Yiming Wang and Xian Zhang of Cafe China, China Blue, and Birds of a Feather, who are purposefully designing Chinese restaurants that become well known as much for its food as for its tastefully designed spaces. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
#FMWAsianBreakfast is back in a big way this season. Last week we talked about Beijing’s jianbing, this week we’re onto Taiwanese breakfast! Chef Edward Huang of Zai Lai, a home-style Taiwanese concept in Columbus Circle's Turnstyle Market, takes us through this iconic Taiwanese meal. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
On this week's episode, we talk about one of the oldest and most popular street food items in China--jianbing. It’s a crispy and savory crepe packed with delicious flavors, textures and color. Brian Goldberg, Founder of Mr. Bing, first fell in love with jianbing when he studied Chinese in Beijing in the late 90s; he bought jianbing everyday outside of his school from a nice lady who made them fresh on the back of a bicycle cart. Tune in to learn about this tasty treat and its journey to NYC. Fea...
Kimbap is an iconic Korean dish made from cooked rice, and other ingredients that are rolled in a dried sheet of seaweed, cut up and served in bite size pieces, or as our friends from Kimbap Lab call it--bimbimbap in a roll. Co-founder of Kimbap Lab, Sarah Lee, will take us through her experience with this dish, her mission at Kimbap Lab, introducing sauces to kimbap, making Korean food gluten-free, and more! Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...
This Valentine's Day, we are talking about a beloved dish that will warm you up inside and out. Hotpot is one of the most popular and oldest dishes originating from China over a thousand year's ago. In the studio with us is Yu Li, Founder of Tang Hotpot, where he serves up an authentic yet upscale Sichuan hotpot experience. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Today, we’re talking about sesame noodles and the family that made it a staple in New York City’s culinary landscape, and helped define Chinese cuisine since the 60s, pioneering the craze for fiery Sichuanese. Chef Chen Lieh Tang and James Tang, son and grandson to the legendary Shorty Tang, join us in the studio to talk about the popular dish and the return of their restaurant Hwa Yuan on East Broadway. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
Baijiu is the world's most consumed liquor, but is virtually unknown outside of China. Baijiu connoisseur, Shunan Teng of Tea Drunk, returns to Feast Meets West to talk about drinking baijiu, the different types, and how to appreciate it. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Japanese izakayas are easy to love - they’re casual, fun places to drink, and have become synonymous with tasty and affordable food options. Today, we are talking about bringing izakaya culture to the West, and what that looks like at John McCarthy's latest project, OKA. We also, give special attention to pairing sake with food. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ...
As the landscape for Chinese food matures in New York with more specialized and regional options, it’s time we talk about what we can expect in the alcohol department that matches and compliments the food. What exactly pairs well with the many flavors and spices found on the contemporary Chinese menu? To help us answer the question is Sophie Maarleveld and Phillip Szabados of Nom Wah Tu. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priv...
This episode, we are joined by Sri Rao to help us learn more about Indian-American recipes, culture, and his new cookbook Bollywood Kitchen: Home-cooked Indian Meals Paired With Unforgettable Bollywood Films . Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Our first Nepalese guest, Fulpa Jangbu of Momo Delight, joins Lynda on our second to last episode of the year to talk about Nepalese and Tibetan food, and why New Yorkers love momo! Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
You may be familiar with some fermented Asian food staples, like soy sauce and kimchi (see past FMW episodes!). Today, we're exploring some of the less well-known flavors from the Chinese pantry with the help of Calvin Eng of Nom Wah. Learn about all the fermented and preserved funky goodness you've been missing out on as the chef guides us through the "oddities" in his fridge! Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
Cooking Channel personality and cookbook author, Ching-He Huang, talks to Lynda and Iris about her new book, Stir Crazy: 100 Deliciously Healthy Stir-Fry Recipes . Learn how this cooking method became popularized in China, as well as Ching's expert advice on what makes a good stir-fry. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
We all know what hot pot is, but what is Sichuan dry pot? Founder of MáLà Project , Amelie Kang, joins Lynda in the studio to help us learn more about this super flavorful and aromatic communal dish, and chat about the supportive restaurant network in her community. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Lynda and Iris sit down with Kyo Pang, owner and chef at Kopitiam for another Asian Breakfast episode! Kyo enlightens us on what breakfast looks like in Malaysia, why she followed in her families footsteps to open her own cafe, and what is Baba-Nyonya food. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Lynda and Iris talk to Los Angeles-based food blogger and cookbook author, Jeff Keasberry, about the "rijsttafel" - how it's integral to the Indo Dutch cuisine, one the world's oldest fusion cuisines, and why you need to know about it. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Ever wonder how curry became one of Japan's most popular dishes? Tomoko Omori, President and CEO of Go Go Curry USA, joins Lynda and Iris in the studio to discuss what makes Japanese curry different, why it's so well-loved, and why the Go Go Curry franchise has been so internationally successful. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
This week we switch gears and talk about an Asian dish that gets almost no love in the west - stinky tofu! Carson Yiu, founder of Outer Borough, joins us in the studio to talk about this Taiwanese and Hong Kong street food, what makes it stinky and delicious, and how it's breaking into the NYC food scene. You'll also hear from Jowett Yu, chef of Ho Lee Fook in Hong Kong. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
Rick Smith, owner of NYC's first and only premium sake shop Sakaya, joins Lynda and Iris on the show to unpack the fundamentals of this Japanese beverage. Plus, a special interview clip from Hong Kong with sake sommelier, Ayuchi Momose! Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Lynda and Iris discuss the iconic Indian dish, butter chicken, with the help of Navjot Arora and Sushil Malhotra of contemporary Indian Soul Food restaurant, Old Monk. Learn the origins of this dish, why it represents Indian soul food, and what makes it so delicious. Feast Meets West is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
