Tag Archives: Chinese lunch
3 Meals in China Posted by sasha on Jun 1, 2017
One question people always have about China is “What is Chinese food really like?” Many are well aware that the kind of Chinese food that is available in their country isn’t quite like the real thing. There’s also that old saying that “Chinese people eat everything with four legs except the table.” So, what do…
Chinese Lunch (中式午餐) Posted by sasha on Jan 17, 2017
What do Chinese people eat for lunch? I’ll give you a clue – it’s not General Tso’s chicken or egg rolls! Want to see what a real Chinese lunch looks like? You’ve come to the right place! Check out some common lunch foods from across China in this short video, from Beijing, to Xi’an, to…
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…
Real Chinese Food – Lunch Posted by sasha on Jan 13, 2016
Forget those crab rangoons and General Tso’s chicken, because we’re discovering real Chinese food here on the blog. We’ve already talked about what’s on the menu for breakfast in China, so now it’s time to take a look at how the Chinese do lunch (午餐 – wǔ cān). A Fast or Big Meal Depending on the circumstances…
A Day of Chinese Food Posted by sasha on Sep 30, 2015
Think that Chinese food is General Tso’s chicken and fortune cookies? Get a taste of what real Chinese food is like in this short video that takes you through a full day of eating in China, just like the locals do.
My Diet Posted by sasha on Mar 27, 2013
Food is an important part of your life; whether you like it or not, you spend a lot of time thinking about and talking about food. After all, where would we be without it? When learning a language, there’s tons of vocabulary to learn in relation to food. As such, I’m going to help you…