Imagine an “Asian Macy’s”–Liu’s term–where purchases come with detailed explanations, or a supermarket with food, recipes, the right Asian cooking utensils and famed chef Martin Yan.

FOOLPROOF CHINESE COOKING, by Ken Hom (DK Publishing, $19.95) _ Asian cooking is all the rage right now, and home chefs too timid to try it can get some confidence from Foolproof Chinese Cooking.

Key Takeaways Toss your black plastic utensils to avoid microplastics and chemicals in your food. Professional chefs recommend non-toxic tools, like this wooden OXO set for $5 apiece.

H Mart is the best known Asian supermarket in the United States and abroad, stocking mostly Korean goods, plus items from across Asia and the world. The largest grocery store on this list, its two ...

Ancient Chinese dining ware on display in Paris, May 4, 2017. [Photo/Chinaculture.org] An exhibition featuring traditional Chinese kitchen utensils is underway at the China Cultural Center in Paris.