- Ma Po Tofu
Ma po tofu is one of the most famous dishes in Chuan Cuisine with a history of more than 100 years. Madescribes a spicy and hot taste which comes from pepper powder, one kind of condiment usually used in Chuan Cuisine.
The milky tofu is enriched with brownish red ground beef and chopped green onion. It is really a tasty delicacy
2. Wontons
Since the Tang Dynasty (618–907), it has been a custom for people to eat wontons on the winter solstice.
The most versatile shape of a wonton is simple a right triangle, similar to Italian tortellini. Wontons are commonly boiled and served in soup or sometimes deep-fried. The filling of wontons can be minced chicken or diced shrimp.
3.Dumplings
With a long history of more than 1,800 years, dumplings are a traditional food widely popular in North China. Dumplings (饺子) consist of minced meat and chopped vegetables wrapped into a thin piece of dough skin.
Popular fillings are mince beef, diced shrimp, ground chicken, beef, and vegetables. They can be cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying. Dumplings are a traditional dish eaten on Chinese New Year’s Eve.
Ordering and Service
Chinese menu
When you walk in a restaurant, an employee will lead you to a table. After you are seated, the staff member will give you a menu and help you order. You can ask the waiter to recommend some popular dishes. Most staff in Chinese restaurants don’t speak English.
If you have no idea how many dishes you should order, you can ask the staff. Alternatively, count how many people are seated at the table and order one dish per person.
You can call a waiter/waitress anytime by saying ‘service employee’ (服务员 fúwùyuán /foo-woo-ywen/). Some local people may call waitresses ‘pretty woman’ (美女 měinǚ /may-nyoo/) and waiters ‘handsome guy’ (帅哥shuàigē /shweye-ger/).
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