Episode 44: The Hwa Yuan Legacy + OG Sesame Noodles

Feast Meets West - A podcast by Heritage Radio Network

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Today, we’re talking about sesame noodles and the family that made it a staple in New York City’s culinary landscape, and helped define Chinese cuisine since the 60s, pioneering the craze for fiery Sichuanese. Chef Chen Lieh Tang and James Tang, son and grandson to the legendary Shorty Tang, join us in the studio to talk about the popular dish and the return of their restaurant Hwa Yuan on East Broadway.