Chinese Food

Mápó dòufu (麻婆豆腐) is a classic spicy 🌶  tofu and meat 🥩 dish from Sichuan province in China. So today, let’s look at this popular tofu dish that you can find in nearly any Sichuan restaurant! Origins of Mapo Toufu But first, a few words about its origins. It’s an interesting story about a woman […]

  Guide to Chinese Hotpot. Types of Hotpot China is famous for its rich food culture, and hotpot is one of its typical aspects that foreigners really enjoy. That’s why a big simmering pot accompanied with a great variety of side dishes and dipping sauces creates a traditional illustration of Chinese hotpot dinner. There are […]

  What Do Chinese People Eat for Breakfast? Food culture is an indispensable part of Chinese people’s daily life. Color, smell, and taste are the three elements which play an important role in Chinese cuisine, and even a simple Chinese breakfast would incorporate all these three elements. It’s Part 2 of our small journey to […]

What do Chinese usually eat for breakfast? It’s true that a good breakfast will provide you with enough energy and consequently help you concentrate on your work. Chinese people are considered hard-working and diligent, and it’ll be interesting to find out what Chinese people eat for breakfast to keep themselves vigorous all day long. The […]

If you are a fan of Chinese street food, there’s one Chinese breakfast item that you must know about: jianbing (煎饼 /jiānbing/), or Chinese-style breakfast crepe. And today, in the form of a short Q&A from our students, let’s explore jianbing’s past and present.   Q: What’s a jianbing? A: Jianbing are pretty similar to […]

Have you ever tried a Traditional Chinese style breakfast?Chinese breakfast options are endless! In our new That's Mandarin Vlog video, Julie has showed her favorite Chinese breakfast items. Traditional Chinese Breakfast [Youtube video]: Traditional Chinese Breakfast [Youku video]: A Place to Try Traditional Chinese Breakfast In Shanghai The breakfast place we visited is located near our Shanghai [...]

Hot days, cold days, mild-weathered days,… It doesn’t matter; noodles are a staple food that can be eaten at any time, especially in China. While most foreigners would steer clear of soup noodles in the summer (due to the heat!), Chinese people wouldn’t say no to a bowl of delicious noodles dish. Here is our […]

Dōngběi 东北 refers to the north-eastern part of China which covers 3 provinces: Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning. It used to be known as Manchuria. 东北菜 Dōngběi cài Dongbei-style food Dongbei-style food is perhaps one of the most underrated Chinese cuisines compared to Sichuan, Cantonese or even Xinjiang food. Dongbei cuisine consists of different types of […]

China is famous for its cuisine. What is so special about Chinese cuisine is that the color, smell and taste are equally important for judging Chinese dishes. That’s why Chinese people regard eating as an art. In China, different regions produce their own local dishes and snacks. Consequently, people from different regions of China have […]

Chinese dumplings (饺子 jiǎozi 🥟) are said to be over 1400 years old. They are popular in almost the whole of China but are considered one of the staple foods in North China. They’re usually eaten throughout the year and especially on special occasions such as Chinese new year. While most foreigners have heard of [...]

Chinese Breakfast For The Soul There is a Chinese saying that goes “eat breakfast till you’re full, eat lunch well and eat less at dinner”. The idea is that you should not skip breakfast as it is the fuel that gets the engine started in the morning. Here is the list of Chinese breakfast that [...]

We all know that there is a lot of difference between Western and Chinese cooking styles, food, drinks etc, but partly due to different climates and geographical locations, Chinese fruits are also quite different to what we would regard as a ‘normal’ fruit. These unusual fruits are a must-try while you’re visiting or living in [...]

Hot pot is the “fondue of the east”, but with broth instead of melted cheese or chocolate, and with raw vegetables and meat instead of bread and fruits. The Chinese fondue has been around for more than 1000 years, long enough for it to evolve into different variations. While the idea remains the same, i.e. […]

Chongqing is one of the most notable city in China for spicy food. Its cuisine is also known as Chuan Cuisine, owing its name to Sichuan province where it formerly belonged. Today Chongqing is a direct-controlled municipality of China (like Shanghai, Beijing and Tianjin). Like Sichuan cuisine, Chongqing dishes are made with plenty of chilli […]