Friday, April 17, 2015

I walk a lot; I'm a walker. 
I find if I don't walk, I end up in one spot.
-- Mitch Hedberg 

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Jian Bing in New York

Jian Bing in New York City 煎饼

Here's where to find delicious jian bing in Flushing, Queens:
Golden Mall, on 41st Road, west of Flushing Main Street.
The entrance on the south side of 41st Road takes you down a ramp to a basement-level food court. Take a left and you'll see the stand on your left! This is real jian bing.
Caveat emptor: While I found the stand's jian bing a satisfying substitute for the authentic Beijing street snack (the subtle difference probably owing to absence of some prohibited additive), it will set you back $3.50. Tai guai le ba!

I had a craving for this street food after coming back from Beijing and couldn't find an easy answer online about where to get it in New York. As a service to jian bing enthusiasts, I am attempting to 'SEO' this post. So, enjoy some delicious jian bing next time you're in Flushing, Queens! This is where to find jian bing in New York City. 煎饼

For more on jian bing, here's a blog post by Evan Osnos on jian bing in its natural habitat:
.http://www.newyorker.com/news/evan-osnos/hutong-economics-meets-r-w-apple

This guy runs a jian bing cart in Berkeley:
http://jianbingjohnnys.com

If you're in New York, take the trip to Flushing and enjoy Beijing-style jian bing, a delicious Chinese street food with a devoted following!


See? Here's the jian bing I told you about in Flushing, New York City.
Here's the jian bing being made. Chi le ma?