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Shunan Teng of Tea Drunk.

Sep 29

Sep 29 Episode 30: Old Monk + Butter Chicken

Lynda and Iris discuss the iconic Indian dish, butter chicken, with the help of Navjot Arora and Sushil Malhotra of contemporary Indian Soul Food restaurant, Old Monk. Learn the origins of this dish, why it represents Indian soul food, and what makes it so delicious.

Sep 21

Sep 21 Episode 29: Tea Drunk + Chinese Tea for the Modern Day

We’ve talked about tea before, but on this episode, we go back to where it all began: Chinese tea. The very knowledgable founder and CEO of Tea Drunk, Shunan Teng, talks to Lynda and Iris about what we need to understand about Chinese tea in the modern day. Plus, a bonus interview clip from Yisheng Organic in Hong Kong on why organic and fairtrade tea is important!

Sep 21

Sep 21 Quick-fire Q&A: Josh Grinker of Kings County Imperial

Josh Grinker of Kings County Imperial.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Episode 28: Jordan Andino + Filipino Breakfast

Jordan Andino is the Chef/Owner of Filipino Tacqueria, 2nd City. He joins Lynda and Iris on the first episode of our Fall Season to explain what Filipino breakfast looks like (mmm…longanisa). They also discuss his brand new Cooking Channel show–“Late Nite Eats”!

Sep 15

Sep 15 A Love Letter to Pocky

Food Stories

Iris wrote a love letter to one of her favorite Japanese snacks. Read more to learn the origins behind Pocky and what other versions of the coated biscuit stick exist around the world.

Aug 29

Aug 29 Quick-fire Q&A: Eric Sze of The Tang

Eric Sze of The Tang.

Aug 22

Aug 22 Quick-fire Q&A: Chef Seng Luangrath

Seng Luangrath of Thip Khao.

Aug 14

Aug 14 Quick-fire Q&A: Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau of Shuko

Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau of Shuko.

Aug 14

Aug 14 Episode 27: Okonomi + Japanese Breakfast

JT Vuong and George Padilla of YUJI Ramen are back by popular demand! But this time, Lynda and Iris talk to JT and George about Japanese breakfast and the Okonomi side of what they do, in another installment of our #FMWAsianBreakfast Series.

Aug 8

Aug 8 Quick-fire Q&A: Jonathan Wu of Fung Tu

Jonathan Wu of Nom Wah Tu (formerly Fung Tu).

Aug 6

Aug 6 Episode 26: The Tang + Zha Jiang Mian

Eric Sze, owner of the contemporary Chinese noodle bar The Tang, talks to Lynda and Iris about Chinese noodle culture and one dish in particular: zha jiang mian. Tune in to find out more about this iconic Beijing noodle dish and why he calls zha jiang “the mother sauce.”

Jul 30

Jul 30 Episode 25: Shuko + Omakase

Co-owners and co-chefs of Shuko, Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau, talk to Lynda and Iris about their modern take on sushi, how omakase is changing, and how to have the best omakase experience.

Jul 25

Jul 25 Quick-fire Q&A: Jet Tila

Jet Tila, celebrity chef and cookbook author.

Jul 20

Jul 20 Episode 24: Seng Luangrath + Lao Sticky Rice

While the food of Laos is underrepresented here in the West, you’d be surprised to learn that you may have actually already had Lao dishes, but thought they were Thai! Restauranteur and James Beard Award Semifinalist, Chef Seng Luangrath, joins Lynda and Iris in the studio to help us navigate the world of Lao cuisine and talk about sticky rice, a Lao staple food.

Jul 18

Jul 18 Affordable Dim Sum Joints We Love in Hong Kong

Travel

Heading to Hong Kong soon? Here's Iris' round-up of her favorite affordable dim sum joints you need to try.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Episode 23: Jonathan Wu + Seasonal Chinese Vegetables

We love seasonal produce here in NYC, but sometimes that curiosity stops at our favorite ethnic restaurants where we see the same produce served year-round in the city. Chef Jonathan Wu of the Chinese-American restaurant Fung Tu talks to Lynda and Iris about seasonal Chinese vegetables, especially one that’s near and dear to his heart.

Jul 11

Jul 11 Quick-fire Q&A: Maiko Kyogoku of Bessou

Maiko Kyogoku of Bessou.

Jul 7

Jul 7 Episode 22: Judy Joo + Korean Barbecue