Luke Tsai
Luke Tsai is the Express' food editor. His obsessions include board games, stinky tofu, and the novels of Haruki Murakami. Luke's work has also appeared in publications such as Real Eats, Hyphen Magazine, and The China Post. When he isn't writing and editing, you'll find him eating most everything he can get his hands on.
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Architect Eugene Tssui Might Be the Most Interesting Man in the East Bay 3
And he believes his ideas could save the planet.
by Luke Tsai | Jan 31, 2017
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Cooking Other People's Food: How Chefs Appropriate Bay Area 'Ethnic' Cuisine 21
It's time to talk about pedigreed restaurateurs that co-opt traditional eats — and how the food-media hype machine enables cultural erasure.
by Luke Tsai | Aug 23, 2016
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East Oakland’s Grilled Links Kings 1
by Luke Tsai | Aug 22, 2014
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Eating Chinatown: A Walkable Guide to Oakland's Most Delicious Neighborhood 4
Twelve pro tips.
by Luke Tsai | Mar 30, 2017
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Eating the Muslim Ban in the East Bay (and Beyond)
Three spots to support.
by Emma Courtright | Mar 29, 2017
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The East Bay’s Lao Restaurant Community Embraces Its ‘Lao-ness’ 1
After two decades under the radar, Lao eateries are coming into their own — and celebrating their fish-sauce funk.
by Luke Tsai | Mar 28, 2017
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Don’t Call It a Goodbye 14
After five years reviewing restaurants for the Express, I’m hanging up my critic’s hat — at least for now.
by Luke Tsai | Mar 28, 2017
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Interactive Olive Oil Tasting & Workshop at Port Kitchens
by Luke Tsai | Mar 28, 2017
