Chinatown Merchants Offer a Unique Take on the Traditional Thanksgiving Fowl
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Chinatown Los Angeles restaurants and merchants are offering a unique approach to the traditional Thanksgiving fowl by offering BBQ-roasted turkeys for the holiday. Angelenos throughout the city, and people living outside of Los Angeles, drive for miles into the historic district to grab these flavorful birds, which are available only during November, for their holiday meals.
Unlike traditional turkeys, the Chinese-style roasted turkeys are carefully steeped in a soy sauce marinade spiked with star anise, two different kinds of vinegar and sweet syrup. The turkey is then roasted, giving way to a crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, sweet and savory turkey. Prepared similarly to traditional Chinese roasted duck, the turkeys have a crispy, seared skin and better-preserved juices than oven-roasted turkeys.
Stuffing is also done Chinese style — instead of bread stuffing many Chinatown merchants offer sticky rice stuffing with sausage, mushrooms and other variations of ingredients. No Thanksgiving dinner would be complete without desserts and sides, which are also offered by businesses to complement the main turkey dish.
Since these turkeys are very popular around this time of year, Chinatown merchants suggest placing turkey orders at least one week ahead of time to ensure that the size requested is available. Turkey prices range from $30 to $60, depending on size.
Chinatown merchants offering turkeys: |
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CBS Seafood Restaurant |
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700 N. Spring Street |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-617-2323 |
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Contact Person: David Ho |
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Roasted Turkey ($38+Tax, 16-20 lbs) |
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Place order 3 days in advance |
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Golden City Seafood Restaurant |
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960 N. Hill Street |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-253-2660 |
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Contact Person: Edward Chao |
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BBQ Roasted Young Turkey ($45+Tax, around 14 lbs) includes pan-fried sticky rice Hong Kong-style, gravy and a small bottle of red wine (187ml) |
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Place order 3-4 days in advance |
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Now through November 30th |
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Able to host holiday party - call for availability |
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Hong Kong Chinese BBQ |
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803-807 N. Broadway |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-687-7238 |
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Contact Person: Eddie |
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Roasted turkey with sauce ($39, 15-17 lbs) |
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Roasted turkey with sticky rice and sauce ($45) |
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Place order one week in advance |
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Hop Woo BBQ Seafood Restaurant |
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845 N. Broadway |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-617-3038 |
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Contact Person: Lupe or Judy Liang |
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Roasted turkey ($38, 16-20 lbs) includes garlic rice cooked in clay pot and special sauce |
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Place order one day in advance |
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J&K Hong Kong Cuisine |
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724 N. Hill Street, #216 |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-617-0638 |
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Contact Person: Jane |
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Roasted turkey ($45.95, 13-15 lbs) includes beef fried rice and sample of Lee Kum Kee soy sauce |
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Place order two days in advance |
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Lien-Hoa Deli |
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721 N. Broadway |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-625-5001 |
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Contact Person: Tracy |
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Roasted Turkey ($43, 13-16 lbs) |
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Place order four days in advance |
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Lucky Deli (Wol Deli) |
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706 N. Broadway |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-625-7847 |
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Roasted turkey available - Price to be determined |
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Place order a week in advance |
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Master Chef Restaurant |
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937 N. Hill Street |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-687-3638 |
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All diners will receive a free turkey dish with their meal (dine-in only on Thanksgiving Day) |
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Ocean Seafood Restaurant |
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750 N. Hill Street |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-687-3088 |
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Roasted turkey ($38, 12-15 lbs) |
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San Woo BBQ Express |
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727 N. Hill Street, #111 |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-617-1063 |
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Contact Person: Liyan |
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Roasted turkey ($29.99, 12-15 lbs) |
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Place order three days in advance |
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Spring Street Smoke House |
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640 N. Spring Street |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-626-0535 |
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Contact Person: Michael Mullins |
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Smoked turkey ($60.18, 14-16 lbs) |
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Place order four days in advance |
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Yum Cha Cafe |
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638 N. Broadway |
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Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
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213-617-8698 |
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Roasted turkey ($35+tax, 12-14 lbs) includes sticky rice and sauce |
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Place order three-four days in advance |
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SOURCE Los Angeles Chinatown Business Council
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