Chinese Food Guides
Guides
Plain explanations of the dishes on a Chinese menu, and practical help with ordering.
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Beyond General Tso’s: Chinese Dishes Worth Trying
Most Chinese orders come from about six dishes. Here is what the rest of the menu holds and which of it is actually worth your next…
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Chinese Food Leftovers: How to Store and Reheat Them
Half the value of a Chinese order is what you eat the next day. How to store it properly and reheat it so it is still…
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Ordering Chinese Food for a Family With Children
Chinese food is one of the easier takeaways to feed a family with, once you know which parts of the menu to use and which words…
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White Rice vs Fried Rice: What Comes With Your Order
Most people order fried rice on top of an entrée that already comes with rice. Here is how the two actually work.
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Chinese Vegetable and Tofu Dishes Explained
The vegetable section is not a consolation prize. What each dish actually is, which carry heat, and the one question you should always ask.
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Chinese Pork Dishes Explained
The most overlooked section on a Chinese menu, and often the best value. What roast pork actually is and how the dishes differ.
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Chinese Chicken Dishes Explained
The chicken section is the biggest on most Chinese menus and the one people explore least. A plain guide to what each dish actually is.
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What “House Special” Means on a Chinese Menu
It appears in seven different sections of a typical Chinese menu and almost nobody asks what it means. The answer is simpler than you would think.
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Chinese Appetizers to Share: What to Order for the Table
Appetizers are the easiest part of a Chinese order to get wrong. A guide to what shares well, how much to order, and what survives the…
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Chinese Seafood Dishes Explained
The seafood section is usually the most expensive part of a Chinese menu and the least understood. Here is what the main preparations actually are.