Every year, Chinese cuisine is conquering the world more and more, and the presence of a restaurant with hieroglyphs on the facade is now difficult to surprise even residents of a provincial town in the Russian outback. Once in the Middle Kingdom, travelers are pleased to discover that authentic restaurants in China are much more diverse and can be either a simple street eatery with plastic furniture, or quite a decent establishment with a well-trained staff and solid prices. Fortunately, these subtleties have little effect on the quality of food, because in China they cook deliciously and variedly wherever there is a hearth and visitors.
Scrolling through the menu
The proposed names of dishes on the menu of local restaurants in their right mind can neither pronounce nor remember any European. Usually communication with waiters takes place at the level of "jabbing a finger at a picture - I got a not quite strange taste." In order for such situations to darken the mood of the traveler as little as possible, the country's authorities obliged the owners of restaurants in China to translate the menu into foreign languages, including Russian. So far, things are going with a creak, but more and more often you can read Russian letters under the photo of the dishes.
But there is no problem with appliances in restaurants and cafes for foreigners. The default chopsticks are quickly duplicated with a knife and fork at the first request of the visitor. How to ask without knowing Chinese? Chinese waiters understand sign language much better than English.
Legendary duck
Tasting a real Peking duck in a restaurant in China is the cherished dream of any gourmet. You need to choose an institution slowly, thoroughly, because not all ducks are equally tasty. The street option in this case is not very suitable, because the absorption of this dish requires adherence to a certain ritual. The waiter cuts the meat with a special sharp knife and serves it with vegetables, sauces and rice flour pancakes. A portion of the famous delicacy costs about $ 20 in a moderately priced restaurant.
Into a useful piggy bank
- The cheapest and most satisfying dish is fried noodles from street vendors. Depending on the ingredients, a serving costs between one and two dollars, and it is guaranteed to save you from hunger for five to six hours before your next meal. A serving of Chinese dumplings costs about the same.
- You can't find good coffee in restaurants in China during the day with fire. You should not waste time and money on experiments - they simply do not know how to cook it there. Citizens who cannot imagine their morning without a cup of aromatic drink wake up in Starbucks.
