Local chinese restaurant No.1 in country

By Danielle McLaughlin A&E Editor

Philadelphia, Pa., a place often associated with greasy cheesesteaks and overzealous sports fans, may now have a new claim to fame.

A local Chinese restaurant, Yangming, was named the best Chinese food restaurant in America by CBS Sunday Morning News. Located in Bryn Mawr, Pa., Yangming offers a variety of fresh, authentic Chinese food at reasonable prices.

“We don’t have a signature dish but we do use all fresh ingredients. We don’t use too many canned today,” Wei said.

Wei’s easy-going personality led to his being honored as one of the more “Influential Personalities in the Restaurant Industry” at the award show as well.

This is not the only award the restaurant has won. USA Today named Yangming one of the 10 best Chinese food restaurants in 2007 and 2009. It was also the winner of “America’s Top Tables,” given by Gourmet Magazine.

“The success of this restaurant is because we have two kitchens in the back and we have two different chefs. One is more like an Italian chef and one is a Chinese chef so we have continental food