Good food, a little know-how

Go beyond “the usual.”

Practical field notes for reading the menu, building an order and discovering what you like.

City guides · 11 US cities

Where to eat Chinese food, city by city

Researched restaurants in ten more cities beyond Austin, with what to order, menu prices and which places list delivery.

City guide · Austin, Texas

Eleven researched restaurants, precise ordering suggestions and a chooser for the meal you want, in the part of town that works.

Field note 01 · 2 min read

A few baskets, a pot of tea, and a little curiosity. Make the menu feel manageable.

Field note 02 · 2 min read

Chinese food is not one flavor. Use texture, cooking style and seasoning to find your next dish.

Field note 03 · 2 min read

A practical way to balance rich and light, crisp and tender, familiar and new.

Field note 04 · 1 min read

Jiaozi, siu mai and xiaolongbao: three names, three very different bites.

Locally generated AI illustrations. Preparations and presentation vary.