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Hong Kong

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2012

    88: Jan Wichayanuparp and Helen Yung

    From now 'til we publish the 2012 edition of Best of Phoenix, New Times and Chow Bella present 100 Tastemakers -- Valley residents who make the cut in our culinary scene. Some you'll know; for others, it'll be a first introduction (but likely not the last). While you're here, check out our 100 Creat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    Songs for the Year of the Dragon

    Bummed that yet another New Year's celebration has passed? Don't fret, you can continue partying, because today is the Chinese New Year. So happy Year of the Dragon, everyone. And you don't have to be Chinese to celebrate. After all, Chinese New Year is focused on good food, good luck, and fireworks ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 3, 2011

    Johnny Chu's Tien Wong Tests the Hot Pot Waters in Chandler

    Bummed that yet another New Year's celebration has passed? Don't fret, you can continue partying, because today is the Chinese New Year. So happy Year of the Dragon, everyone. And you don't have to be Chinese to celebrate. After all, Chinese New Year is focused on good food, good luck, and fireworks ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 15, 2010

    New in Mesa: Mekong Palace

    ​The dining mix at Mekong Plaza, the huge two-year-old Asian restaurant and grocery store complex at Dobson and Main Street in Mesa, is primarily Vietnamese, but now there's also a new full-service Chinese restaurant serving daily dim sum as well as a sprawling menu of Cantonese cuisine.Mekong Pal ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 30, 2010

    Fest in the West

    Foreign films hit the ‘dale

  • Calendar

    September 30, 2010

    Fest in the West

    Foreign films hit the ‘dale

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2010

    Ask the Critic: Where Can I Find Boba Drinks?

    ​You have your neighborhood gelato shop and ice cream parlor, but boba drinks -- cold, sweet beverages filled with ice and chewy balls of tapioca -- are much harder to come by. I was living in New York City when the boba trend first hit. Also known as "bubble tea," the drink was popularized ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2010

    El Pedregal Salsa Festival, AZ Craft Beer, and Porcupine Buns in Today's Eater's Digest

    An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ Saturday El Pedregal will be hosting the 4th annual Salsa Festival from noon to 3 p.m. More the a dozen chefs and restaurants will be handing out free samples of their best salsas. The festival will also feature ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2010

    Worm Diets, Ra Sushi in Mesa Turns Two and Donut as Aphrodisiac in Today's Eater's Digest

    An early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives. ​ A parasite diet? You must be joking. Unfortunately, no. There is an actual diet where you ingest real intestinal worms to lose weight. Hong Kong is now warning people of the risks involved with this extraordinaril ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    December 3 In Blogs: Ron Paul, Pitchfork, Foie Gras, and the Phoenix Suns

    ​In the 24-hour news cycle it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries: Feathered Bastard: Ron Paul's "Ronulans" Go Gaga Over Documentary For Liberty Tonight Up on the Sun: Show Y ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2009

    Buffet Buff: Hong Kong Gourmet Buffet

    Heather HochFreshly made sushi with cucumber, avacado and asparagus.​After our trip to China Harvest Buffet yesterday, we were about ready to give in to the claims that there is no such thing as a five-star buffet. Scottsdale's Oriental Garden Super Buffet was pretty good, maybe good enough to ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 24, 2009

    Hope Kee Saves You from Shopping on an Empty Stomach

    Heather HochFreshly made sushi with cucumber, avacado and asparagus.​After our trip to China Harvest Buffet yesterday, we were about ready to give in to the claims that there is no such thing as a five-star buffet. Scottsdale's Oriental Garden Super Buffet was pretty good, maybe good enough to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2009

    Cafe: Great Wall Hong Kong Cuisine

    Dumpings, rice congee and chicken feet; there's nothing not to love about dim sum. Admittedly, we weren't up on the best Valley location to go for this Chinese delicacy. Luckily this week's cafe column has the answer: Great Wall Hong Kong Cuisine.  Food Critic Michele Laudig on Great Wall Hong Ko ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2009

    Hot Links: Obama Coming to Mesa; Terry Porter Out as Suns Coach; Taser Wins Patent Lawsuit

      President Obama's putting Mesa on the map -- for a few days, anyway -- with his planned Wednesday visit to a high school, and hundreds of people camp out for a chance to see him. We figured as much: Sources report that Terry Porter is history as the Phoenix Suns ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2008

    Budget Beat: Hong Kong Express at Chinese Cultural Center

      President Obama's putting Mesa on the map -- for a few days, anyway -- with his planned Wednesday visit to a high school, and hundreds of people camp out for a chance to see him. We figured as much: Sources report that Terry Porter is history as the Phoenix Suns ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 28, 2008

    Asian Café Express serves up Hong Kong-style five-spice beef and hot pots

      President Obama's putting Mesa on the map -- for a few days, anyway -- with his planned Wednesday visit to a high school, and hundreds of people camp out for a chance to see him. We figured as much: Sources report that Terry Porter is history as the Phoenix Suns ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2008

    Invasion of the Toys!

      President Obama's putting Mesa on the map -- for a few days, anyway -- with his planned Wednesday visit to a high school, and hundreds of people camp out for a chance to see him. We figured as much: Sources report that Terry Porter is history as the Phoenix Suns ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 27, 2007

    Kung Fooey

    Cult flick is artistically challenged

  • Dining

    April 5, 2007

    Hood Wink

    Using their noodle

  • Home Entertainment

    February 15, 2007

    Royal Flush

    Using their noodle

  • Dining

    September 21, 2006

    Royal Feast

    Dim sum of its parts

  • Film

    May 4, 2006

    Technicolor Yuan

    China's most expensive film looks lovely but feels empty

  • Film

    October 13, 2005

    Better Mood

    A sequel that far outpaces the original

  • Culture

    September 29, 2005

    True Lais

    Being pork and chicken, Hong-Kong style

  • Dining

    January 13, 2005

    Golden Autumn

    Old standby earns longevity

  • Dining

    May 15, 2003

    Tao Jones

    Free your senses from desire with authenticity

  • Film

    April 17, 2003

    Chow Time

    It's no art movie, but Bulletproof Monk finally gives American audiences the real Chow Yun-Fat

  • News

    January 2, 2003

    Old News

    Reissues dominated, but an international crop of films yielded some good harvest

  • Film

    October 10, 2002

    Crazy Taxi

    Jason Statham is The Transporter in Luc Besson's oft-preposterous world

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Chinese Restaurant

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Film

    October 11, 2001

    Blast From the Past

    With his 1993 reissue, a Hong Kong action choreographer serves up a real kick

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001
  • Film

    July 5, 2001

    Kicked Butt

    Inept editing, gaping plot holes, unintentional absurdity: What more does a movie need?

  • Film

    May 31, 2001

    Cut to the Chase

    Pointless but furiously paced, Time and Tide serves up tasty fast fu

  • Film

    March 8, 2001

    Gai Lib

    In the Mood for Love artfully explores homosexuality in '60s Hong Kong

  • Film

    January 11, 2001

    Ang Has Sprung

    With Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee reinvents the martial arts movie for the art house crowd

  • Film

    August 24, 2000

    Lotsa War, Not Much Art

    Go for the hot action, not the plot, in The Art of War

  • Dining

    July 20, 2000

    King Kong

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    May 20, 1999

    Slow Boat From China

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    August 27, 1998

    Main Dish Antenna

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    August 13, 1998

    Second Helpings

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Dining

    June 25, 1998

    Asia Vu

    Gourmet House of Hong Kong

  • Film

    May 21, 1998

    With Six, You Get Message Movie

    Clunky Chinese Box overflows with heavy-handed symbolism

  • Film

    February 5, 1998

    On the Lam

    This "official" John Woo knockoff is less than dazzling

  • Dining

    December 25, 1997

    Gorgeous Gorge

    This "official" John Woo knockoff is less than dazzling

  • Film

    June 26, 1997

    Hong Kong and Vine

    Facing off with Face/Off director John Woo

  • Dining

    June 12, 1997

    The Asia Consent

    Facing off with Face/Off director John Woo

  • Film

    April 3, 1997

    Hong Kong Phooey

    Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dennis Rodman make an effective enough Double Team

  • Film

    August 1, 1996

    Chantastic

    Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dennis Rodman make an effective enough Double Team

  • Film

    January 5, 1995

    TRIPLE LAY

    Jean-Claude Van Damme and Dennis Rodman make an effective enough Double Team

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