Discover Tucson's Chinese Food Gems (With Updates)

1. You know, one day's dining disappointment can be swiftly followed by a wonderful surprise the next. And that contrast really highlights how special a good find is. 😊👀🌟 I happened upon this place as it was recommended on Xiaohongshu. It's a Chinese restaurant managed by a couple from Northeast China. When I visited, they had handmade buns available, which cost merely 2 dollars each. In the current US scenario where labor costs are extremely high, these 2-dollar handmade buns are like a precious gift. You scarcely find such a thing on the East Coast. My grandma used to make buns too, and the handmade ones had a unique texture compared to factory-made ones. These buns here are filled generously and offer great value. 😃🥟💎 2. The Northeastern-style Malatang was truly excellent. My friend from Dalian vouched for its authentic flavor. I remember it was priced at around 12 dollars. 😎🍲👍 The boxed meals, with two meat and one vegetable dish, were 12 dollars after tax. They tasted just like those from a refined cafeteria. On the East Coast, I'm certain a similar boxed meal would start at 15 to 18 dollars at least. 😊🍱💰 3. The owner and his wife are such kind and genuine people. We had a nice chat with them. They don't offer boxed meals when students are on break. But when they heard we'd be back to eat the next day, they stayed up late to prepare boxed meals for eight people. We were truly touched by their kindness. It's quite rare to encounter such a caring Chinese restaurant in the US. In my ten years here, this is the first time I've come across this level of thoughtfulness. 😃❤️💕 4. Update: I've updated the pictures of the boxed meals. 😎📷🍱 May more people discover this lovely place and enjoy its delicious food. 😊🍜🎉 #TucsonDining #ChineseFoodTucson #USFoodFinds