
The menu at Junzi Kitchen, a fast-casual Chinese food chain, includes noodles and wrap-like 'bings' that give a modern twist to classic Chinese flavors. (Photo courtesy of Junzi Kitchen)
Fast-Casual Chinese Food Is Forging New Traditions in an Ancient Cuisine
Early Chinese immigrants in the U.S. opened restaurants primarily as a means to get by, the young restaurateurs behind many of the newest Chinese restaurants are more concerned with self-expression and sharing culture rather than survival.