Food & Dining
Eating in China without speaking Mandarin. Picture-menu apps, ordering hotpot, what spice levels actually mean (málà numbs your tongue), street-food safety, halal and vegetarian options in major cities, and how to use Meituan or Dianping to find the restaurants locals book. Tips on tea culture, banquet etiquette, and food allergies.
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Chengdu
What is a typical Chengdu street breakfast and how much does it cost?
Order Fei Chang Fen plus Guo Kui for the classic Chengdu breakfast — ¥15-20 at local stalls, up to ¥30 in tourist zones.
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What are the different types of hotpot in Chengdu and where do locals eat?
Order yuan yang guo split-pot if anyone at the table fears heat; the clear bone broth qing tang side is full-flavor without chili.