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Egg Foo Young photo coming soon
1900-1929
Egg Foo Young is a omelette dish with roots in Chinese-American cuisine, featuring beaten eggs mixed with vegetables, meats, or seafood, then fried and topped with a savory brown gravy. Adapted by Chinese immigrants for American tastes, it has become a diner and lunch counter favorite.
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Wonton Soup photo coming soon
1900-1929
Wonton Soup is a light broth-based soup featuring seasoned minced pork or shrimp-filled wonton dumplings, introduced to American diners in the early 20th century by Chinese immigrants. It became a popular comfort food at diners, lunch counters, and fairs, blending Chinese culinary traditions with American tastes.