Curious what to order at a Chinese restaurant? A chef and restaurant owner explains the menu. (Photos: Katie Chin/Wok Star Chinese; designed by Areta Gjicali) For many, myself included, Chinese ...

When Michael Wei opened his restaurant Yangming in Bryn Mawr twenty years ago, it was a real gamble, he said. At the time, most Chinese restaurants weren’t formal, and there was no “fusion” of menus.

For many, myself included, Chinese takeout has become a staple part of the weekly routine. I order Chinese food on nights when I'm craving flavorful savory dishes. But, believe it or not, I've never ...