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Chef Shuai Wang, runner-up on “Top Chef Season 22,” joins us to talk about his incredible culinary journey—from growing up near Tiananmen Square to building two standout restaurants in Charleston, SC: Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ. Blending Beijing flavors with Southern soul, Shuai shares the family stories behind his food and what it means to cook with care.
00:00 Introduction
00:05 Top Chef Season 22
03:27 Growing Up in Queens
17:20 Moving to Charleston
26:08 Getting Tattoos
37:23 What Does it Mean to Be Southern?
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Shuai Wang’s Journey from China to Charleston | Biscuits & Jam | Season 6 | Episode 17
