Chinese food blog

China is well-known for its delicious food. Passionate cooks across the country have been perfecting recipes for thousands of years.

Whether it’s the steamed buns, fried dumplings or Peking duck like you've never tasted before, you’ll fall in love with China’s cuisine.

Check out the articles in our Chinese food blog to get your taste buds moving!

Top 19 traditional Chinese desserts (I’ve tried most!)

by Gayle Aggiss | Updated October 9, 2023

Do you have a bit of a sweet tooth? When I was in China, I always craved something sweet after my...

10 Chinese Lays flavors that will blow your mind (and your tastebuds)

by Mike Cairnduff | Updated April 22, 2023

Here are the most weird, wacky and wonderful Chinese Lays flavors you can enjoy. When you travel...

Spicy Chinese food (and 12 mouth-numbing dishes you should try)

by Gayle Aggiss | Updated April 5, 2023

Do you prefer hot and spicy food over the bland stuff? Do you enjoy sweating when you eat? And do...

A guide to the most delicious dumplings in China

by Gayle Aggiss | Updated April 6, 2022

Have you ever eaten real dumplings? I’m not talking about the dumplings in your home country,...

Best food delivery apps in China (and how to order)

by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated October 21, 2023

What’s for dinner? Ahh, the age-old question. In my household here in China, it’s usually followed...

Craft beer in China

by Olivia Seaton-Hill | Updated March 19, 2023

Beer and China are perhaps two ideas not often put together. Maybe you’ve heard of Tsingtao, a...

What are the most popular Chinese drinks?

by Mike Cairnduff | Updated April 8, 2023

What do Chinese people drink? A wide array of drinks are available across China, ranging from...

17 popular foods from China

by Mike Cairnduff | Updated April 8, 2023

Want to find out what the top foods in China are? From delicate dumplings to spicy hotpot, Chinese...

Is it possible to be a vegan in China?

by Mike Cairnduff | Updated October 15, 2023

I’m sick of the misinformation about how easy it is to be a vegan in China. Let me give it to you...

Is it possible to be a vegetarian in China?

by Gayle Aggiss | Updated March 5, 2023

Being a vegetarian in China can be difficult, there’s no way to sugar-coat it. That’s a real...

11 disgusting Chinese foods that will gross you out

by Gayle Aggiss | Updated November 11, 2023

You might think you know a lot about Chinese food. After all, you’ve probably eaten some tasty...

12 best Chinese street food snacks you’ll ever try

by Fiona Davies | Updated March 8, 2023

Chinese street food is cheap, delicious and can be enjoyed everywhere in China. I’ve always seen...