Tucson's Chinese Cuisine: A Gem in the US (Updated Pics)

1. One day you might hit rock bottom with dining, and then the very next day, you discover an absolute delight. The contrast truly makes the difference stand out. 😃😎🤩 I was drawn to this place thanks to a recommendation on Xiaohongshu. It's a Chinese eatery operated by a Northeast Chinese couple. When I dropped by, they had handmade buns on offer, just for 2 dollars apiece! In the US where labor costs have soared these days, having such reasonably priced handmade buns is almost like a generous act. You won't easily come across this on the East Coast. My grandmother used to make buns too, and the handcrafted dough is distinct from the factory-produced kind. These buns here are filled plentifully and are quite a bargain. 😊🥟💯 2. The Northeastern Malatang was spot-on! My friend from Dalian affirmed that it had an impeccable taste. From what I recall, it cost around 12 dollars. 😎🍲👏 The boxed meals, consisting of two meat dishes and one vegetable dish, were priced at 12 dollars after tax. They had the flavor reminiscent of a top-notch cafeteria's offerings. On the East Coast, I suspect a similar boxed meal would start at 15 to 18 dollars minimum. 😃🍱💸 3. The owner and the proprietress are truly warm-hearted souls. We had a lengthy conversation with them. They don't prepare boxed meals during students' holidays. However, upon learning that we'd be coming back to eat the next day, they went to the trouble of making boxed meals for eight people overnight. We were deeply moved by their thoughtfulness. It's truly uncommon to find such a caring Chinese restaurant in the US. In my decade-long stay in the US, this is the first time I've witnessed such kindness. 😊❤️🥰 4. Update: I've added the pictures of the boxed meals. 😎📸🍱 Hopefully, more folks will get to know about this wonderful spot and savor the delicious Chinese food here. 😃🍜🎉 #TucsonFood #USATravelEats #ChineseCuisineTucson