Chinese cuisine is diverse and delicious. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the food scene and find the best dishes.
Regional Cuisines
- Sichuan – Spicy and numbing, hotpot and mapo tofu
- Cantonese – Dim sum and roasted meats
- Beijing – Peking duck and imperial cuisine
- Shanghai – Sweet and savory, xiaolongbao
Street Food
Don’t miss street food! Try jianbing, roujiamo, stinky tofu, and grilled skewers from reputable vendors.
Dining Etiquette
Share dishes family-style, use chopsticks properly, and don’t stick chopsticks upright in rice.