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Chinese restaurants have long been a weekly or monthly ritual for many Americans.

I am obsessed with Chinese restaurants. Like many Americans, I first discovered them in my childhood.

All four elements were happening in equal measure - the cuisine, the wine, the service, and the overall ambience. It taught me that dining could happen at a spiritual level.

I can't stay away from Chinese food. I really love that stuff.

Each city should have its own type of restaurant.

Panda - We're not really selling Chinese food, you know. Our real purpose is about developing people.

When it comes to Chinese food I have always operated under the policy that the less known about the preparation the better. A wise diner who is invited to visit the kitchen replies by saying, as politely as possible, that he has a pressing engagement elsewhere.

We all have to be dishes on a plate eventually, with the way we are marketed, but I have no intention of being a cheap Chinese all-you-can-eat buffet.

I need to talk about Chinese culture. We have deep, strong philosophy and culture. I want to share some information, tell the worldwide audience.

Stay away from restaurants that have menus in five languages. That's always a tourist trap. You want to eat where the locals eat.