Hello, my name is Shao and welcome to my recipe keeper, travel log, and food diary.

Born in Guangzhou, China, I have been living around the Center City area of Philadelphia for over twenty years. I started this blog to combine two of my favorite interests: photography and cooking. I believe we eat with our eyes first, but we should never judge a dish simply by its appearances and even smell. For me food is meant to nourish, a vehicle for storytelling, and a way for me to say “Thanks for always being there.”, “You’re the best.”, and “Never give up.”

Friedwontons4u has received press from Philadelphia’s City Paper and Theme Magazine.

I style and photograph all of the pictures on the blog (unless otherwise specified) and all are subject to copyright.

Please email me if you have any questions at shao[at]friedwontons4u[dot]com