When I was younger, when I thought of a Chinese restaurant, what came first to mind was the decor. They often had such a sense of mystery, with paper lanterns, gilded dragons and woodwork engraved with flowers and hummingbirds. Now, I am more concerned with the quality of the food, but I still love to find a place where both the food and the decorations are top notch.
I have also always loved that you can find Chinese restaurants anywhere you choose to travel. If Chinese people have immigrated there, and they have immigrated just about everywhere, you will find their restaurants. No matter if you are in South America, Canada or Europe, you can take a break from the local cuisine and eat Chinese. These restaurants often provide a welcome sense of the familiar when you are abroad. And it is fascinating to learn how the dish you thought you knew is changed to suit the local diners.
As you would imagine with a country so large, there are many different styles of Chinese cuisine. As with many areas, they are often influenced by the climate. Given its size, China varies greatly in the weather experienced from one area to another.
The Cantonese were the first immigrants from China to the United States. They came because they wanted to get away from China. But they also came to find work which they generally did with the railroads initially. At the same time, they brought their culture with them.
In larger cities where the Chinese immigrants tended to congregate, like San Francisco, specific areas called Chinatowns began to form. These spots provided exotic locations for non-Chinese to visit where they would have exposure to Chinese culture such as herbal apothecaries, acupuncturists, Tai Chi and, naturally, Chinese restaurants.
Because of the immigrants, Cantonese was the first style of Chinese food in the United States. Among the typical Cantonese dishes are all the famous sweet and sour options. Cantonese chefs use a variety of cooking methods including stir frying, roasting and steaming. The Cantonese also brought with them the custom of dim sum, which a type of dumpling or pastry with a variety of possible fillings. If you are lucky enough to live near a dim sum restaurant, these are especially popular as a form of Sunday brunch.
When later immigrants came, they brought with them other styles of cooking. A favorite is Szechuan, which is very spicy. It comes from the largest province where trade routes brought the influence of other cuisines such as Indian and its use of hot spices. Szechuan recipes are known for their use of chili peppers, peppercorn, garlic and onions.
You can usually find many different types of Chinese cuisine in one restaurant these days so you can try many different tastes in one place. Chinese dishes tend to be served in portions large enough for sharing. It can be a lot of fun and a great learning experience to go with a group and share a lot of different styles. Whether you are just hungry or you want an entire gastronomic experience, you can find a Chinese restaurant near you to meet your needs. - 31515
I have also always loved that you can find Chinese restaurants anywhere you choose to travel. If Chinese people have immigrated there, and they have immigrated just about everywhere, you will find their restaurants. No matter if you are in South America, Canada or Europe, you can take a break from the local cuisine and eat Chinese. These restaurants often provide a welcome sense of the familiar when you are abroad. And it is fascinating to learn how the dish you thought you knew is changed to suit the local diners.
As you would imagine with a country so large, there are many different styles of Chinese cuisine. As with many areas, they are often influenced by the climate. Given its size, China varies greatly in the weather experienced from one area to another.
The Cantonese were the first immigrants from China to the United States. They came because they wanted to get away from China. But they also came to find work which they generally did with the railroads initially. At the same time, they brought their culture with them.
In larger cities where the Chinese immigrants tended to congregate, like San Francisco, specific areas called Chinatowns began to form. These spots provided exotic locations for non-Chinese to visit where they would have exposure to Chinese culture such as herbal apothecaries, acupuncturists, Tai Chi and, naturally, Chinese restaurants.
Because of the immigrants, Cantonese was the first style of Chinese food in the United States. Among the typical Cantonese dishes are all the famous sweet and sour options. Cantonese chefs use a variety of cooking methods including stir frying, roasting and steaming. The Cantonese also brought with them the custom of dim sum, which a type of dumpling or pastry with a variety of possible fillings. If you are lucky enough to live near a dim sum restaurant, these are especially popular as a form of Sunday brunch.
When later immigrants came, they brought with them other styles of cooking. A favorite is Szechuan, which is very spicy. It comes from the largest province where trade routes brought the influence of other cuisines such as Indian and its use of hot spices. Szechuan recipes are known for their use of chili peppers, peppercorn, garlic and onions.
You can usually find many different types of Chinese cuisine in one restaurant these days so you can try many different tastes in one place. Chinese dishes tend to be served in portions large enough for sharing. It can be a lot of fun and a great learning experience to go with a group and share a lot of different styles. Whether you are just hungry or you want an entire gastronomic experience, you can find a Chinese restaurant near you to meet your needs. - 31515
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