Feast Meets West

Episode 44: The Hwa Yuan Legacy + OG Sesame Noodles

Episode Summary

Today, we’re talking about sesame noodles and the family that made it a staple in New York City’s culinary landscape, and helped define Chinese cuisine since the 60s, pioneering the craze for fiery Sichuanese. Chef Chen Lieh Tang and James Tang, son and grandson to the legendary Shorty Tang, join us in the studio to talk about the popular dish and the return of their restaurant Hwa Yuan on East Broadway.

Episode Notes

Today, we’re talking about sesame noodles and the family that made it a staple in New York City’s culinary landscape, and helped define Chinese cuisine since the 60s, pioneering the craze for fiery Sichuanese. Chef Chen Lieh Tang and James Tang, son and grandson to the legendary Shorty Tang, join us in the studio to talk about the popular dish and the return of their restaurant Hwa Yuan on East Broadway.

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