The United States of Chinese Food

Wander into any town in the U.S., no matter how small and remote,
and you’re likely to find at least one Chinese restaurant. In fact,
there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, KFC,
and Burger King combined. And the food they serve is completely
unlike anything you’ll find in China. In this episode of Gastropod,
we ask one crucial question: why? From the Gold Rush to MSG, via
the scandalous story of gender-bending Chinese restaurants in 1920s
New York City, this episode of Gastropod serves up a tasty buffet
of American Chinese food. Grab your chopsticks and dive in! Learn
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