Tag Archives: Chinese cuisine
2016 Year in Review – Culture and Travel Posted by sasha on Dec 29, 2016
If you’re a fan of Chinese language and culture, 2016 has been a good year. We’ve covered tons of topics this year, including plenty of posts heavy on new Chinese vocabulary and important grammar. This blog is about more than just learning new words, though – it’s also about diving into Chinese culture and exploring…
2016 Year in Review – Language Posted by sasha on Dec 27, 2016
Another year is almost behind us, as we get ready to say to 再见 to 2016 and 你好 to 2017. While 2016 has gotten a bad rap, it was a pretty great year here on the Chinese blog. First of all, a big 谢谢 to all our readers for your continued support. Whether you’ve been…
Chinese Breakfast (中式早餐) Posted by sasha on Dec 19, 2016
What do Chinese people eat for breakfast? Check out some common breakfast foods such as steamed stuffed buns and a tasty egg pancake known as jian bing in this short video. Video Vocabulary Here are the vocabulary words used in the video: 早餐 – zǎo cān breakfast 包子 – bāo zi steamed stuffed bun 卤蛋 –…
Xi’an Cuisine Video Tour Posted by sasha on Oct 19, 2016
The city of Xi’an is famous for its Terracotta Warriors, as well as its City Wall. It’s also famous for its cuisine. Let’s explore in search of some Xi’an cuisine (西安菜 xī’ān cài). In a day of walking around Xi’an, try the city’s famous lamb stew with crumbled flatbread, the “Chinese hamburger,” and sample a…
Xi’an Cuisine Posted by sasha on Oct 17, 2016
If you live in New York, chances are you’ve stumbled upon one of the Xi’an Famous Foods (西安名吃 – xī’ān míng chī) restaurants. After being featured in several publications and TV shows, their popularity skyrocketed. The family-run chain recently opened its 11th location in the New York area and hopes to expand to more markets soon…
All About Dumplings Posted by sasha on Jun 16, 2016
Over my 5+ years of living in China, I was often asked about what I missed from home. Aside from the obvious family and friends, food and drink always popped up in the discussion. When I first got to Beijing in 2008, I definitely found myself missing craft beer and certain comfort foods from home…
Real Chinese Food Recap Posted by sasha on Jun 2, 2016
Over the past few months, I’ve been introducing real Chinese food here on the blog. It should come as no surprise that the Panda Express or New Dynasty Buffet in your neighborhood isn’t exactly cooking up authentic Chinese cuisine, but rather a westernized version of it. Not everyone has the opportunity to actually travel to…