Comments on: Santo Domingo’s Chinatown

By: Dr. Cool

Dr. Cool — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:54:20 +0000

The article was intersting. Although I agree that the Santo Domingo Chinatown is smaller and less Chinese than others, I would think that any Chinese person should feel honored to have their culture represented in a small island of the Caribbean. I currently live in Taiwan and have visited many Asian nations but have yet to see a single “Dominican Town,” “a Brazil Village,” etc. I love Asia but the Dominican Republic is also beautiful and appealing to immigrants from all parts of the world. Santo Domingo is polluted but you can still see the blue sky. It is much less polluted in other cities of this uncongested island. Dominican food is also delicious. You should try it.

By: Hernán Pérez

Hernán Pérez — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:34:40 +0000

Recorrer las calles y aceras del barrio chino “Chinatown” de Santo Domingo, realmente es una experiencia impactante. Pues allí encuentro todo un mundo nuevo, exótico, vibrante, místico y al mismo tiempo cálido, amable, servicial y respetuoso del visitante.

Me gusta ir de compras al supermercado de productos orientales y muy especialmente a los restaurantes. Allí puedo disfrutar el milenario y exquisito arte culinario chino, con su peculiar toque dominicano. Les invito a visitar la zona y lanzo un reto a ver quien pueda resistirse a volver a experimentar tan magnifica travesía. Es un viaje al lejano oriente sin el pago de un costoso pasaje de avión ó barco.

By: vinylmeister

vinylmeister — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:11:56 +0000

Looking at the photo of the inside restaurant it seems to me that this was the “Shen Yuang” restaurant. The only recommendable Chinese restaurant in Chinatown and I am surpriesed about your experience with the chicken. Because the food in “Shen Yuang” has a good taste in general, but the service by the personel is crap (even by Dominican standards)

By: Jose

Jose — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:43:34 +0000

Grey, the guy was just expressing his opinion. Being Dominican myself and having grown up in that area I can surely tell you that you cna find more China flavor in Moca or Samana than you can in that stretch of road. The food I can absolutely see how it was probably pretty awful ( the meat that is ) . The situation there for many businesses is such that they can;t afford to have fresh supplies ready at all times specially with the frequent blackouts . It is highly probable that this man was served old reheaded chicken. It happens.

By: Grey

Grey — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:13:57 +0000

if u werent so negative maybe u wud enjoy things a little more, just sayin no offense though im sure your a nice person your article just made u sound a little negative

By: Jack Zhou

Jack Zhou — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:50:43 +0000

Hi, I fortunatelly found your picture of China Town, our company is specialized in Chinese food export,could you kindly give me any information about Chinese supermarket there?

Thank you in advance.

Jack Zhou

MSN:bluefuture2003@hotmail.com
Skype: sungate4302

By: jrm

jrm — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:25:41 +0000

hmm maybe you can help me, what’s the name in chinese of that apricot brandy drink ?