The Belmont Journal

Notes from the kitchen

Guides on ordering, dietary questions, and the dishes locals keep coming back for — straight from the Mark's Kitchen crew.

Best Chinese Food in Fresno: A Local's Guide (2026)Local Guide
August 20266 min read

Best Chinese Food in Fresno: A Local's Guide (2026)

Craving Chinese food in Fresno? Here's a local's guide to the dishes worth ordering, what makes a plate great, and where to find generous, fresh-cooked favorites in east Fresno.

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Gluten-Free Options at Chinese Restaurants: A Fresno GuideDietary Guide
August 20266 min read

Gluten-Free Options at Chinese Restaurants: A Fresno Guide

Looking for gluten-free Chinese takeout in Fresno? Here's what actually contains gluten on a typical menu, what's usually safe, and how to order with confidence.

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How to Order Chinese Takeout Like a Pro: Fresno EditionOrdering Guide
August 20265 min read

How to Order Chinese Takeout Like a Pro: Fresno Edition

Ordering Chinese takeout in Fresno? Follow these steps to skip the wait, get your order right the first time, and make the most of your meal.

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5 Must-Try Dishes at Mark's Kitchen (And Why Locals Love Them)Menu Guide
August 20266 min read

5 Must-Try Dishes at Mark's Kitchen (And Why Locals Love Them)

Not sure what to order at Mark's Kitchen? Here are five dishes east Fresno locals keep coming back for, and what makes each one worth trying.

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Orange Chicken vs. General Tso's Chicken: What's the Difference?Comparison
August 20265 min read

Orange Chicken vs. General Tso's Chicken: What's the Difference?

Orange chicken and General Tso's chicken look similar but taste different. Here's a clear breakdown of the sauce, spice level, and origins of two Chinese-American classics.

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Vegetarian Chinese Food in Fresno: What to OrderDietary Guide
August 20265 min read

Vegetarian Chinese Food in Fresno: What to Order

Vegetarian and craving Chinese food in Fresno? Here's what's actually meat-free on a typical menu, what to order first, and answers to the questions people ask most.

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Mark's Kitchen Photos: A Look Inside Our Fresno RestaurantPhoto Tour
August 20263 min read

Mark's Kitchen Photos: A Look Inside Our Fresno Restaurant

See what Mark's Kitchen actually looks like — the storefront, the dining room, and the dishes coming off the wok — before you visit our East Belmont Ave location in Fresno.

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Does Mark's Kitchen Deliver? DoorDash, Uber Eats & Pickup in FresnoDelivery Guide
August 20264 min read

Does Mark's Kitchen Deliver? DoorDash, Uber Eats & Pickup in Fresno

Wondering how to get Mark's Kitchen delivered in Fresno? Here's how pickup works, how to check delivery app availability, and what actually gets your food to you fastest.

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A Day in the Kitchen at Mark's Kitchen: Before the Lunch RushBehind the Kitchen
August 20264 min read

A Day in the Kitchen at Mark's Kitchen: Before the Lunch Rush

What actually happens at Mark's Kitchen before the doors open? A look at the prep, the wok station, and the routine behind Fresno's favorite combination plates.

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Why the Sign Says "Chinese Food & Hamburger": The Story Behind Mark's KitchenOur Story
August 20265 min read

Why the Sign Says "Chinese Food & Hamburger": The Story Behind Mark's Kitchen

Our sign has always advertised two things that don't usually go together. Here's the real story behind the dual-concept restaurant on East Belmont Ave, and the woman who's run it for decades.

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A Local's Guide to East Belmont Ave: What's Around Mark's KitchenNeighborhood Guide
August 20264 min read

A Local's Guide to East Belmont Ave: What's Around Mark's Kitchen

Mark's Kitchen sits in a quiet, residential stretch of east Fresno near Chestnut Avenue. Here's what the neighborhood actually looks like, and what's nearby if you're making a stop of it.

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