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As we all know, China is one of the countries with the most delicious food in the world. There are so many kinds of food, it is very easy for people to suffer from difficulty in choosing. So how should you choose food that suits your taste when you come to China? I believe today's sharing can help everyone!
As we all know, China is one of the countries with the most delicious food in the world. There are so many kinds of food, it is very easy for people to suffer from difficulty in choosing. So when you come to China, how should you choose the food that suits your taste? We hope today's sharing can help everyone!
Many people should have experienced that when traveling or moving to a new place, they need to adapt to the local eating habits, and may not be able to find a meal that suits their taste in the short term, especially if it is a country full of delicious and attractive food So, because it takes a lot of time to try different foods. For some people who maintain a "healthy (jiàn kāng)" lifestyle, it is more difficult to adapt and maintain in China than elsewhere, such as a strict plant-based lifestyle. Because many famous and popular dishes in China contain animal products in some way, it may take some planning ahead before coming to China. But don't worry, because now a large part of Chinese people also advocate vegetarianism, so resources are abundant.
Many people should have experienced that when traveling or moving to a new place, they need to adapt to the local eating habits. You may not be able to find a meal that suits your taste in the short term, especially if it is a country full of delicious and tempting food. Because it takes a lot of time to try different foods. For some people who maintain a "healthy (jiàn kāng)" lifestyle, it is more difficult to adapt and maintain in China than elsewhere, such as a strict plant-based lifestyle. Because many famous and popular dishes in China contain animal products in some way, it may take some planning ahead before coming to China. But don't worry, because now a large part of Chinese people also advocate vegetarianism, so resources are abundant.
Cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen also have many vegan restaurants that support dine-in and takeaway, but other regions may take some time to find and may need to use Chinese to communicate to ensure that their needs are met. So today, the editor will mainly share with you how to ensure that you eat happily and feel at ease in China!
Cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen also have many vegan restaurants that support dine-in and takeaway, but other regions may take some time to find and may need to use Chinese to communicate to ensure that needs are met. So today, we will mainly share with you how to ensure that you eat happily and feel at ease in China!
Diet Differences in Different Regions
China has a vast territory and has 56 ethnic groups, so the diets of different regions are also different. Generally speaking, the south is sweet, the north is salty, the east is spicy, and the west is sour. If you like to eat sweet, you can choose to go to Jiangsu, Shanghai and other places. People in the south of the Yangtze River have a light and refreshing diet, pay attention to the delicacy of the dishes, and generally don’t pay attention to large portions; if you prefer sour, you can choose to go to the northwest or southwest. Eat beef and mutton, while Southwest prefers pork and fish, and will also add some local vegetables, but these two regions generally have hot and sour taste; if you are used to spicy taste, you can choose Hunan, Sichuan, Chongqing, Jiangxi, Yunnan and other places will surely satisfy your taste buds.
China has a vast territory, and there are 56 ethnic groups, so the diets of different places are also different. Generally speaking, it is sweet in the south, salty in the north, spicy in the east, and sour in the west. If you like to eat sweets, you can choose to go to Jiangsu, Shanghai and other places. The food of Jiangnan people is light and refreshing, and they pay attention to the delicacy of the dishes; If you prefer a sour taste, you can choose to go to the Northwest or Southwest. The Northwest likes to eat beef and mutton, while the Southwest prefers pork and fish. Some local vegetables will also be added, but these two regions generally have a hot and sour taste; eating spicy food, you can choose Hunan, Sichuan, Chongqing, Jiangxi, Yunnan and other places, which will definitely satisfy your taste buds.
Diet Differences Between Faiths
China has always respected different religious beliefs, so there are many foods in China that cater to groups of different beliefs. China has a long history of producing vegetarian meat, stemming from Buddhist beliefs against harming animals, dating back to the Tang Dynasty. In addition, in order to take care of Muslim friends in Northwest China, many restaurants are specially designed for Muslims, as are many convenient fast food. If you are a Muslim, you can rest assured when you see a restaurant or fast food with the words "Halal" meal.
China has always respected different religious beliefs, so there are many foods in China that cater to groups of different beliefs. Vegetarian meat has a long history in China, stemming from Buddhist beliefs against harming animals, dating back to the Tang Dynasty. In addition , In order to take care of Muslim friends in Northwest China, many restaurants are specially designed for Muslims, as are many convenient fast food. If you are a Muslim, you can rest assured when you see a restaurant or fast food with the words "halal (Halal)" meal.
Useful Order Phrases
- I am vegetarian ( wǒ shì sù shí zhǔ yì zhě )
- I don't eat meat ( wǒ bù chī ròu )
- I don't eat fish ( wǒ bù chī yú )
- I only eat plant foods ( wǒ zhǐ chī zhí wù xìng shí pǐn )
- I don't eat dairy products ( wǒ bù chī rǔ zhì pǐn )
- I don't eat chili (wǒ bù chī là jiāo)
- I want dine-in/I want to take out (wǒ xiǎng yào táng shí/wǒ xiǎng yào dǎ bāo)
- Iam vegetarian( wǒ shì sù shí zhǔ yì zhě )
- Idon't eat meat( wǒ bù chī ròu )
- Idon't eat fish ( wǒ bù chī yú )
- I only eat plant foods( wǒ zhǐ chī zhí wù xìng shí pǐn )
- Idon't eat dairy products( wǒ bù chī rǔ zhì pǐn )
- Idon't eat chili (wǒ bù chī là jiāo)
- I want dine-in / I want takeaway (wǒ xiǎng yào táng shí/wǒ xiǎng yào dǎ bāo)
Recommended dishes
- Ground Sanxian ( dì sān xiān )
- 2. Spicy tofu ( má là dòu fu )
- 3. Hot pot (huǒ guō)
- 4. Sweet and sour pork loin (táng cù lǐ ji)
- 5. Cantonese dim sum (guǎng shì diǎn xīn)
- 6. Boiled pork slices (shuǐ zhǔ ròu piàn)
- 7. Barbecued pork (chā shāo ròu)
- 8. Peking Duck (Běi jīng kǎo yā)
- 9. Yangzhou Fried Rice (Yáng zhōu chǎo fàn)
- 10. Dumplings (jiǎo zi)
In addition, night markets across China are also food paradises that cannot be missed. If you don’t experience them, you will definitely leave regrets! Welcome everyone to come to China to taste the delicacies from all over the world!
In addition, the night markets（yè shì） across China are also food paradises that cannot be missed. If you don't experience it, that's a great pity! Welcome to taste the delicacies in China!