Dining Tips

New to Chinese dining and don’t want to show yourself up? Don’t worry - help is at hand with these guides to Chinese restaurant customs and manners. Tuck in - you’ll learn something fun.

Emperors in Disguise

Green Tea


Why Chinese tea drinkers say ‘thank you’ with their fingers.

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Chopstick Etiquette

Chopsticks


Next time you're in Chinatown, take your chopstick skills to the next level with our advanced user guide...

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Handle with care!

Shanghai Dumplings


Sitting there in their bamboo baskett, there's more to eating Shanghai Dumplings than you might imagine!

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Finding a Chinese bakery

Cake shop


If we've whetted your appetite and you fancy some Chinese pastries or cakes, you're in luck!

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