Chinese Table Manners

About this episode

Kelly Chang discusses Chinese table manners and cultural practices as co-owner of Sun Wah BBQ.

Chinese Table Manners Interpreted by Kelly Chang, Co-owner and general manager of Sun Wah BBQ Sun Wah BBQ was founded by Mr. Cheng who immigrated from China. His American born children who are now Sun Wah’s co-owners: son Michael and daughters Kelly and Chef Laura, who trained at Kendall College. The children have one foot in Chinese culture and one foot in American, allowing them to convey Chinese table manners as practiced at home. Kelly proposed this talk over a year ago. Since then, she has been testing her knowledge with Chinese elders who have affirmed she is more knowledgeable than they expected. Please arrive early to allow the program to proceed on time. If you wish to take Chinese BBQ home, order it upon arrival. This will be an intimate meal to allow discussion and demonstration. Menu BBQ combination Boiled Chicken Dragon Eggplant Steamed Dover Sole Steamed Shrimp Paste Stuffed Tofu Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables Beef with Bittermelon Steamed BBQ Pork Buns Beverages are a la carte. If you wish to order additional food, it will be served once the full menu has been served. It is suggested food ordered to take home be ordered early. *** Sun Wah BBQ 5041 N. Broadway (just…

People in this episode

Guest: Kelly Chang

Topics covered

• Chinese table manners
• Cultural heritage
• Chinese cuisine

Keywords

• Sun Wah BBQ
• Chinese culture
• American culture
• culinary history

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Zoom, BBQ combination, Boiled Chicken, Dragon Eggplant, Steamed Dover Sole, Steamed Shrimp Paste Stuffed Tofu, Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables, Beef with Bittermelon, Steamed BBQ Pork Buns

Places: China, Chicago, Illinois

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