Chinese Food in America: A Brief History

Who was General Tso? When did America become obsessed with Chinese takeout? And what's the difference between Chinese food in America and Chinese food in... China?

With unique insight from CEO of Xi'an Famous Foods, Jason Wang. Seriously, if you're in New York you have to try it, the food is unreal.

Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate. Today, we're talking about Americanized Chinese cuisine, from General Tso to crab rangoon.

Special thanks to Jason Wang and Xi'an Famous Foods.

To read Robert Sietsema's Tianjin cuisine article, click here:
https://ny.eater.com/2018/3/13/170859...

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