How do you judge a Chinese restaurant?
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How do you judge a Chinese restaurant?
How to Know If You’ve Found an Authentic Chinese Restaurant
- Check the location. PIN IT. Photo by Sharmaine Ong.
- Check the restaurant’s atmosphere. PIN IT. Photo by Sharmaine Ong.
- Check what kind of teapot they use. PIN IT.
- Check if they serve their food family-style. PIN IT.
- Check if they serve fish with its head attached. PIN IT.
Do all Chinese restaurants use MSG?
Although many Chinese restaurants have stopped using MSG as an ingredient, others continue to add it to a number of popular dishes, including fried rice. MSG is also used by franchises like Kentucky Fried Chicken and Chick-fil-A to enhance the flavor of foods.
Why do Chinese restaurants have fish tanks?
So why are there fish tanks in Chinese restaurants? According to Chinese culture and Feng Shui, fish symbolize fortune and water attracts good luck, money and wealth. Fish eyes are always open, and that shows the ability to see obstacles and evil. Most of these tanks are found at the entrance of Chinese restaurants.
How can you tell if food has MSG in it?
Food manufacturers must declare when MSG is added, either by name or by its food additive code number 621, in the ingredient list on the label of most packaged foods. For example, MSG could be identified as: ‘Flavour enhancer (MSG)’, or. ‘Flavour enhancer (621)’.
What do you look for when dining out at Chinese restaurants?
“When I dine out, I look for the dish that provides me with an array of colorful vegetables and a healthy source of protein. A good rule of thumb at Chinese restaurants is to eat no more than a fistful of rice and, when possible, opt for brown rice for the added fiber.
How can I eat healthy at a Chinese restaurant?
Stick to the Basics. “When I dine out, I look for the dish that provides me with an array of colorful vegetables and a healthy source of protein. A good rule of thumb at Chinese restaurants is to eat no more than a fistful of rice and, when possible, opt for brown rice for the added fiber.
Should I go to a Chinese restaurant if I’m intimidated?
If you feel intimidated about going in, you probably should. To get the best Chinese food, ask Chinese foodies: friends, colleagues, uncles, aunts, people in the community who adore good quality food and want authentic flavors of “home,” someone whose palate you trust and is quite critical about food.
How do I get the “secret” menu in Chinese restaurants?
The trick to getting that “secret” menu is to really try to converse. If you are at a restaurant without Chinese-speaking friends, give the waiter back the English menu and ask for the “other menu.”