Ready to dive into the world of Chinese food? In this episode, we’ll take you through the exciting journey of ordering at a Chinese restaurant. From the basics of Chinese food culture (中国饮食文化 zhōng guó yǐn shí wén huà) to the popular family-style dining (合菜 hé cài), we’ll help you navigate the menu (菜单 cài dān) like a pro. We’ll cover everything from savory dumplings (饺子 jiǎozi) and crispy Peking Duck (北京烤鸭 běijīng kǎo yā) to the spicy delights of Mapo Tofu (麻辣豆腐 má là dòufu) and hotpot (火锅 huǒ guō). Want to know the best noodle (面条 miàntiáo) dish or how to ask for a mild (不辣 bù là) meal? We’ve got you covered! Whether you're a fan of street food (街头小吃 jiē tóu xiǎo chī) or prefer a more refined dining experience, this episode will give you all the tips, tricks, and vocabulary to make ordering Chinese food a breeze. Tune in for some laughs, great food recommendations (推荐 tuījiàn), and a whole lot of fun!

Key Vocabulary:

• 中国饮食文化 (zhōng guó yǐn shí wén huà) – Chinese food culture
• 合菜 (hé cài) – family-style dining
• 火锅 (huǒ guō) – hotpot
• 点心 (diǎn xīn) – dim sum
• 街头小吃 (jiē tóu xiǎo chī) – street food
• 北京烤鸭 (běijīng kǎo yā) – Peking duck
• 饺子 (jiǎozi) – dumplings
• 麻辣豆腐 (má là dòufu) – Mapo tofu
• 糖醋里脊 (táng cù lǐ jǐ) – sweet and sour pork
• 面条 (miàntiáo) – noodles
• 辣 (là) – spicy
• 不辣 (bù là) – not spicy
• 菜单 (cài dān) – menu
• 推荐 (tuījiàn) – recommendation
• 米饭 (mǐ fàn) – rice