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Where KCRW listeners are getting their Chinese takeout during the pandemic
Many mom and pop Chinese restaurants took big hits during the COVID-19 pandemic due to discrimination, ignorance, and fear. KCRW’s Evan Kleiman asked listeners who they’re supporting and where they’re getting their Chinese takeout.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 8m ListenMany mom and pop Chinese restaurants took big hits during the COVID-19 pandemic due to discrimination, ignorance, and fear. KCRW’s Evan Kleiman asked the Good Food community, via Twitter, who they’re supporting and where they’re getting their Chinese takeout.
A few super famous names made the list of responses. These are places that deliver comfort in familiarity and value. More than one respondent said they order enough to last several meals. Also, topping the list are dumplings and noodles, which few Angelenos are comfortable making for themselves.
Make sure you call these restaurants first to make sure they're open and take credit cards. Many are not delivering too.
Arcadia
Lao Xi Noodle House - Wife's Special Noodles
Alhambra
You Kitchen - fish dumplings, hand-grasping cake
Monterey Park
Noodle Harmony - Dan Dan Noodle, wontons
San Gabriel Valley
Omar Halal Restaurant - Meat Pies, Lag Man (hand-pulled noodles)
San Marino
New Moon - Steamed fish
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- 10:56How many Americans must get a COVID-19 vaccine to achieve herd immunity?
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