Chinese menus

Chinese menus offer a wide variety of food. 

China is well-known for its diverse, delicious food. Even though Chinese food has conquered the world and you can find a Chinese restaurant wherever you live, nothing beats the authentic flavours of Chinese dishes prepared in their home country. That is one of the reasons people love visiting China. Unfortunately, the language barrier often causes difficulties when ordering food in a foreign country. Chinese menus might be a little confusing, even frustrating, to non-Chinese speakers.

In China, it is common to have as many dishes on the table as there are persons around it. If there are five people sitting at the table, they should select five dishes. For example, three vegetable dishes and two meat dishes. When it comes to entrees, appetizers, desserts, and beverages, it is all optional Contrary to popular belief, tea isn’t provided with your meal in all regions. Still, in some regions, many local-style restaurants do provide it.

In China, however, your orders arrive at varying times. The cooks decide in which order to prepare the dishes you ordered. 

The dishes arrive when they are ready, which often means the guests will finish eating one dish before the next one is served.

Furthermore, this means that the dishes are served hotter since they arrive one at a time. The “just in time” approach also reduces waiting time. 

What some people dislike is that they sometimes have to wait until the end of the meal for their favourite side dish or even main course.

So, if you want your favourites on the table earlier, just ask your waiter beforehand.