Posted by Robyn Lee, February 22, 2008 at 1:45 PM
Joe DiStefano at Gothamist found liulan soo, flaky durian cream-filled pastries, at Chatham Square Restaurant in Manhattan's Chinatown. I would describe the flavor of durian as a mix of garlic and onion—not necessarily horrendous (although other people would disagree), nor something I'd dream about eating—but Joe highly recommends these pastries:
"It had a kinder, gentler flavor than fresh durian, which has a funky undertone that can linger for quite some time after one has swallowed the last creamy bit. In fact the green and yellow treats were so tasty that almost as soon as the first plate was finished another was ordered."
As Chinese cuisine isn't known for excelling in the "desserts" department, I think I have to try these for myself.
Chatham Square Restaurant
Address: 6 Chatham Square, New York NY 10038 (map)
Phone: 212-587-8811
Posted by Alaina Browne, April 24, 2007 at 2:30 PM
While we were busy enjoying Singapore Day, we missed out on Taste of Chinatown. Thankfully, plenty of other food bloggers were in attendance to partake in the $1 and $2 tasting plates.
Off the Broiler: "... packed with people and lots of tasty $1 and $2 small plates, making Chinatown a gigantic dim sum parlor."
eat 2 love experiences a "duckgasm" and discovers what might be the best deal of the whole event, "duck bone" (the remaining, whole duck carcass) for $2.
The Porkchop Express gives Peking House's peking duck another vote.
The Beet Goes On describes her moment of essential New York.
Photograph from the Porkchop Express
Posted by Lia Bulaong, March 2, 2007 at 5:31 PM
"chinese BBQ roast pork is one of my favorite foods because it’s delicious and so easily accessible in chinatown, as nearly every block will have a shop that has fresh roast meats in the window. i love anything made with it : roast pork buns, roast pork flaky pastry called “char siu so”, roast pork rice crepe, and scrumptous barbeque roast pork on its own, but i have never seen a flat roast pork cookie before." Jo Jo of Eat 2 Love discovered what sounds like may potentially be my new favorite savoury pastry treat.
Posted by Lia Bulaong, February 12, 2007 at 5:40 PM
Whether you live in the city or just plan on visiting, there's bound to be something interesting in New York Magazine's brand spankin' new Everything Guide to Chinatown for you.
(My favorites of all their features: A Visual Guide to Chinatown's Most Intriguing Ingredients—I do have to question a list that's named that and yet doesn't include chicken feet, which I've always found curious—and The Best Late-Night Spots for Fried Dumplings, Eight-Pound Lobster, or Roast Pork.)
