Here at the Tintin Blog, I do a lot of research. I comb the internet for Tintin gems to share with you. And I’ve noticed something.
What is up with the vast number of Chinese restaurants in North America that are named Tintin?
There’s a Tintin retaurant in Alberta, Canada.
There’s a Tin Tin Buffet in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Check out the review here.)
Tin Tin in Buffalo? Check. Vacaville, California? Also, check.
Brighton, Massachusetts? Yup. There’s a Tin Tin Buffet there.
Chinese food in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania? Try Tin Tin Chinese.
Try the Tin Tin Buffet in Medford, Oregon.
And don’t leave out Tin Tin in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Pawtucket, Rhode Island? Indeed.
I’m sure the folks from Dunder-Mifflin eat at the Tin Tin in Scranton.
Okay, I think you get my point. And this phenomenon is worldwide, with Tin Tin restaurants in the UK, Australia, Kenya, and more. I need help with this one. Do any of you have any explanation?
wow how funny! omg there’s one down under? i’m totally checking it out! ;p (maybe they just love tintin!)
Okay, if you discover the secret–please let us know! And enjoy your meal, of course.
Tin Tin is the Cantonese pronunciation of the word which means everyday, although the review of the one in North Carolina claims it means “fresh made daily”. I guess it’s just a name restaurateurs use when they don’t what else to call their eatery – one of those tested and true names, like Rose Garden or Saigon Cafe.
Regarding the picture: is that the Tin Tin of Charlotte, NC? I’ve lived in both Charlotte and Boston and I remember enjoying many meals at Tin Tin of Charlotte. When I searched Tin Tin online, I was surprised to find one in Brighton. I just want to know if they’re sister companies because the pictured Tin Tin looks exactly the same as the Charlotte location.
Hmmm. An excellent question. Readers? Any hints?