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A woman of substance shares the recipe of her success

2012-08-07 09:25:09

Tang Ruiren thought she would remain a farmer forever until she started cooking her signature dish - pork braised in brown sauce - which was Mao Zedong's favorite food.

Hunan charmer in Shanghai

2012-08-04 07:45:56

This is a charming little restaurant sitting quietly on Wuyuan Road of Xuhui district, so laid-back that pedestrians may walk right past it without any notice.

Beijing Jasmine

2008-10-27 09:10:23

When the Beijing fashion set want to wine and dine, there's one place that rates highly on their list-Beijing Jasmine.

Catfish, red chili and karaoke

2008-11-07 16:51:07

Xiang E Qing, a restaurant known for its elegant presentation of Hunan and Hubei food, has opened a new branch in Beijing.

Spring into the 'Niu' year

2009-01-24 12:19:25

Restaurants will be really busy during the holiday season, especially on Sunday, Spring Festival Eve. So it's advisable to book your table in advance.It also offers Spring Festival takeaway gift baskets and you can even organize for a chef to cook for you at home.　　China World Center branch: 6505-6139; Wangfujing branch: 6559-7671.

Tuck into regional eats

2010-04-17 09:14:25

According to executive chef Chen Junfeng, the menu is constantly updated, so customers feel they have a lot to choose from.

Make it a family affair with Hunan specialties

2010-03-06 09:36:43

Newly opened My Home Restaurant is yet another example of how much of the fun foreigners are missing, when dish names are translated into standard English.

Beijing restaurants:Half-priced Hubei dishes

2009-09-27 10:56:57

Chu Tian Hong Restaurant will promote some new half-priced Hubei and Hunan dishes during the National Day holiday.

Fresh seafood, spicy sauces

2009-12-14 10:49:44

Xiang E Qing Restaurant (湘鄂情) has introduced more than 10 dishes for the winter season. Its cuisine comes from Hubei and Hunan, two provinces known for their freshwater seafood, dry pot dishes, and marinated spicy sauces.

Top10 Chinese food restaurants in Shanghai

2011-03-07 14:06:31

Dynasty is known as one of Shanghai's top Cantonese restaurants with centuries-old history. It boasts the some high level chefs who often serve the visiting heads of stated at special banquets.

Local dishes: Beijing and Hong Kong

2011-05-09 15:17:35

A nice, comfortable restaurant offering safe home-style food may be a better place to celebrate Mother's Day than an expensive posh five-star buffet. At least, you won't have your mother nagging you about the costs. Take her to Kai Xiao Zao - a little restaurant that's just opened, and whose owners are very modest about delivering the goods.