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Bay Curious

Chinese Food and Donuts: A Classic Bay Area Combo

Jan 2, 2025
17:21

Do you ever finish a big plate of lo mein and suddenly think, 'Boy, I could really go for a Boston cream'? If you're in the Bay Area, you're in luck! There are plenty of spots here where you can get both, and a burger to go. Bay Curious listener Jaimie Cohen wants to know: "Why are there restaurants that serve Chinese food, donuts and burgers all in one location?" Reporter Asal Ehsanipour found that it's a uniquely Californian combination with an unexpected history.

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Reported by Asal Ehsanipour. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Amanda Font, Ana De Almedia Amaral and Christopher Beale. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Holly Kernan and the whole KQED family.

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