Eating & Drinking in China
Forget the bland buffets of vegetables stewing in oyster sauce you might know at home, China's cuisine is as varied as its landscape. Each city has its own specialties and styles: Sichuan for hot and spicy food imbued with the red chili pepper, Shanghai for sweeter flavors and famous dumplings and, of course, Hong Kong for the famed dim sum. Find out where and what to eat during your visit to China.
Shunxing Ancient Teahouse in Chengdu
A profile of Shunxing Ancient Teahouse in Chengdu.
A profile of Shunxing Ancient Teahouse in Chengdu.
Sichuan Specialties - What to Order in a Sichuan Restaurant
Here's a short list of some Sichuan specialties within Sichuan cuisine. It should help you decide what to order in a Sichuan restaurant.
Here's a short list of some Sichuan specialties within Sichuan cuisine. It should help you decide what to order in a Sichuan restaurant.
Preparing and Drinking Chinese Tea
Part of Chinese culture for as long as there has been a Chinese culture – that’s over 5,000 years – drinking tea is an essential part of experiencing China. Traditionally, Chinese tea is served in several steps using small teapots and tiny cups. While artistic and stylized, drinking Chinese tea is an enjoyable pastime and good way to break up a day filled with sightseeing.
Part of Chinese culture for as long as there has been a Chinese culture – that’s over 5,000 years – drinking tea is an essential part of experiencing China. Traditionally, Chinese tea is served in several steps using small teapots and tiny cups. While artistic and stylized, drinking Chinese tea is an enjoyable pastime and good way to break up a day filled with sightseeing.
Made in China Restaurant Review - Best Peking Duck in Beijing
Review of Made in China, contemporary Chinese cuisine in the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Beijing, China.
Review of Made in China, contemporary Chinese cuisine in the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Beijing, China.
Song Helou Restaurant in Suzhou
A profile of the famous and old Song Helou Restaurant in Suzhou, China.
A profile of the famous and old Song Helou Restaurant in Suzhou, China.
Water and Food Safety in China
What you need to know about drinking water and eating prepared food and street snacks in China.
What you need to know about drinking water and eating prepared food and street snacks in China.
Din Tai Fung Restaurant: In Search of the Perfect Dumpling
Din Tai Fung is originally a Taiwanese restaurant but has outlets across Asia, including Shanghai and Beijing, and also in California. Read the review of Din Tai Fung's Xin Tian Di outlet in Shanghai and you'll be ready to plan your trip just to get a taste of their dumplings.
Din Tai Fung is originally a Taiwanese restaurant but has outlets across Asia, including Shanghai and Beijing, and also in California. Read the review of Din Tai Fung's Xin Tian Di outlet in Shanghai and you'll be ready to plan your trip just to get a taste of their dumplings.
Fu 1039: Authentic Shanghainese Food in a Restored 1930s Villa
Down a lane and through a garden, Fu 1039 offers the visitor a taste of authentic Shanghai cuisine as well as a peek into what it must have been like to eat it in the 1930s. Eating food surrounded by history is a treat and the dishes don't disappoint at Fu 1039.
Down a lane and through a garden, Fu 1039 offers the visitor a taste of authentic Shanghai cuisine as well as a peek into what it must have been like to eat it in the 1930s. Eating food surrounded by history is a treat and the dishes don't disappoint at Fu 1039.
Mimosa Supperclub, Pier One Building on Suzhou Creek, Shanghai
Mimosa Supperclub, centerpiece restaurant in Pier One entertainment complex on Suzhou Creek offers fancy food in a beautiful setting.
Mimosa Supperclub, centerpiece restaurant in Pier One entertainment complex on Suzhou Creek offers fancy food in a beautiful setting.
Outdoor Dining Spots in Shanghai
Shanghai has a number of outdoor dining spots to choose from. Find out the best choices for terrace dining from casual brunch to drinks overlooking the Huang Pu river on the Bund.
Shanghai has a number of outdoor dining spots to choose from. Find out the best choices for terrace dining from casual brunch to drinks overlooking the Huang Pu river on the Bund.
Chinese Dining Customs
Dining customs and table etiquette from our Chinese Food Guide, Rhonda Parkinson.
Dining customs and table etiquette from our Chinese Food Guide, Rhonda Parkinson.
Eating China
Eating China.com publishes interesting snippets, articles, historical facts and recipes about all things food in China.
Eating China.com publishes interesting snippets, articles, historical facts and recipes about all things food in China.
Chinese Food Culture
Chopsticks, table manners and food symbolism explained by TravelChina.com.
Chopsticks, table manners and food symbolism explained by TravelChina.com.
Typical Chinese Dishes by Locale
Order typical dishes from Sichuan to Shanghai. This site from ChinaTravel.com explains local cooking, and gives typical dishes from different areas in China. Includes Chinese (pinyin) spelling.
Order typical dishes from Sichuan to Shanghai. This site from ChinaTravel.com explains local cooking, and gives typical dishes from different areas in China. Includes Chinese (pinyin) spelling.
Tips for Dining in China
A short explanation of Chinese dining customs from China Travel.com.
A short explanation of Chinese dining customs from China Travel.com.