When you think of Chinatown, what comes to your mind? Most people are fascinated with its hole-in-the-wall restaurants, its pagoda style building or its mystique as an urban enclave, while for many Chinese immigrants it is real life and home sweet home. Bryan was born and raised in San Francisco’s Chinatown, which is the one of largest Chinese enclaves outside of Asia and the oldest Chinatown in North America. He is one of those loyal locals who loves going back and patronizing their favorite mom & pop shops. What is it like to grow up in a neighborhood that feels a world away from the city? What are Byran’s best memories? How has Chinatown changed in the last few decades?

In this episode, Lulu talks with Bryan Wang, a Bay Area Born-And-Raised/Chinatown Native. What he recommends: San Tung, Dae Ho, Nari, Dumpling Kitchen, Robin, Naya Dessert Cafe, Matcha Maiko, Stonemill Matcha.

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Track: Snow, Sonata, Untitled #1

Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios

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Cover Photo: 

Dong Kingman (1911 - 2000)