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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Hong Kong
Where can I find affordable lunch options in Central Hong Kong?
Budget HK$50–80 for lunch by stepping one block off the main Lan Kwai Fong streets where prices spike 30–50%.
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Suzhou
What is the "squirrel salmon" dish people talk about in Suzhou?
The dish is Squirrel Mandarin Fish 松鼠桂鱼, freshwater Mandarin fish, never salmon despite the mistranslation on tourist menus.
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Is Western-style Chinese food available in China, and why is the local cuisine so different?
Dishes like General Tso's Chicken were invented in North America, so Chinese restaurants in China rarely serve them.