Wendy Zeng

Born in Chengdu, Wendy Zeng is a pioneering chef of Sichuan cuisine in the U.S. and the winner of Food Network’s Chopped 420. Based in Northeast L.A., she owns Drizzle Catering and runs Secret Garden Club, a 420-friendly gathering space, creating food and experiences that bring people together as a community.

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The 14 Dumplings You Have To Try In L.A.’s San Gabriel Valley

Dumpling crawl? Sometimes they have lacy, crispy skirts, and sometimes they are chewy, broth-filled bombs of delicious joy. Either way, you’ll find the best dumplings in Los Angeles among the neighborhoods that make up the SGV.

Wendy Zeng and Jim Thurman

August 5, 2026