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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

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

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

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

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

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

Acquired Tastes: Fishy Grass and Other Chinese Herbs and Spices
Discover the infamous ”fishy-taste-grass” and other peculiar Chinese herbs and spices

You Slaw It Everywhere: How Chinese Cabbage Connects Generations
Discover how spicy cabbage connects people across space and time in old and new ways

Mistaken Identity: The Chinese Cuisine with Misunderstood Origins
From Lanzhou lamian to Hangzhou xiaolongbao: Pack your compass and your cutlery as we carve up Chinese foods with mistaken place of origin
