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Would a Chinese restaurant agree to do this kind of special order?
When I go to a Chinese restaurant, I want to order plain fried rice.
Fried rice without any egg or vegetable with it or in it.
and I want "fried rice" not "white rice."
just plain fried rice with nothing in it.
If I request this kind of special order, is that something they would accept?
So you want vegetarian fried rice with no vegetables? OK – but all that is, is white rice with soy sauce and/or fish sauce added plus a little oil.
I can’t imagine any place saying no to that.
January 22nd, 2010
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Which restaurant is good for eat chinese food n steak in County Antrim?
I’ll go to N.Ireland, County Antrim. Anyone know any Chinese restaurants can eat steak as well? Any more choice?
www.jinti.net , an introduction website to China. Here you can find plenty of news and things about China as well as meet a lot of American Chinese. You can talk about China and make friends with them.
January 17th, 2010
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So what is considered a chinese restaurant? From a Modern Asian Restaurant, a Thai, a Viet., Japanese restaur?
There’s a chinese takeout restaurant with a execlusive "No other Chinese restaurant within the same shopping center". But what is considered a Chinese Restaurant? Must be chinese to cook? Must have chinese writings? What is legally a chinese restaurant?
I don’t know what the legal definition of a Chinese restaurant is… except you would expect the type of food you would see in any Chinese restaurant – just look at their menu.
Now if you open a Japanese restaurant and served yakisoba (which is very similar to chow mein) and gyoza (which is similar to Chinese potstickers) is that a violation? It’s hard to say… to me they are legitimate Japanese dishes, but probably have ancient origins from China.
It would be up to the lawyers and a judge (if it goes that far) as to what is a Chinese restaurant.
From my example, I would think those two would be different even if they served a few similar dishes since they are serving legitimate dishes from their respective cuisines.
December 18th, 2009
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I need to know more about setting a new chinese Restaurant. I need to look at the tablelayouts and arrangement
We are in process of opening up a new chinese restaurant. I need to look at few pictures of table layouts in famous chinese restaurants if possible.
Even if it is possible to look at some attractive uniforms for the waiters and waitresses.
As we need to do some thing unique I am looking forward to know some interesting things and unique things happening in chinese restaurants around the world.
It would be ideal to look at some pictures and write ups about unique chinese restaurants.
My best bet is to research their culture old and modren and put the two together with American culture
November 30th, 2009
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Why is there a Chinese restaurant in every Hood In America?
Did the word get out in China to go straight to the hood and open a restaurant. They don’t usually live in the hood and most of the time they hate their customers and treat them like crap (even the polite ones), yet you can find one in every hood in America. What’s the deal? Whats the connection between Chinese restaurants and "the Hood"?
First off allow me to share with you that I am 3rd generation Chinese. Secondly, on behalf of the Chinese population I’d like to apologize for the small mindedness of the Chinese individuals who were rude to you. Not all Chinese are that way, just as it is in all different races in the worl.d
The Chinese went wherever they could survive. They probably couldn’t afford an expensive place to set up their restaurant or take out business. Since alot of people who run these restaurants sometimes only speak limited English, they do what they can to make a living, such as cook Chinese food. They set up restaurants wherever they think there will be alot of customers.
I understand where you’re coming from, but if you could, (be the bigger person), & just for a moment try to see their lives thru their eyes. I know I’m asking alot, since you mentioned that they didn’t treat you very well. I can honestly share with you that older Chinese from mainland China hardly ever are overly polite. Many are even abrupt towards me because I don’t speak Chinese fluently.
You see, I’m 3rd generation Chinese & many times they are rude towards me, too. Try not to look down upon them, as they are probably are just doing the best they can to survive. They normally work 12+ hrs. per day, and 7 days a week, just to make ends meet. You noticed that the food is very reasonable, so you know that they aren’t making $$$ like the fancy upscale stuck up rich folk’s area, right?
You see I grew up in Berkeley, California where my friends were whoever were nice people. They were Black, White, Indian, & even a few Asians. I used to work at this old McDonald’s on Gilman Street in Berkeley & worked the grill, fries, register, whatever & was making $1.10 per hour with McDonald’s taking our $.10 per hour for my meals & drinks for lunch or dinner. This was in 1972. Yeah, I’m an old lady,….yeah…yeah….. : )
Back to your question……
They might appear rude by American standards, but some are First generation (the ones who just came off the boat from China) and are used to having to push & shove their way in China to even survive. So, please try not to take their rudeness personally as they act that way to everyone. It’s all they know. If, or when you become a regular & show them your politeness & respect, you will eventually lwear them with your politeness. They will have no choice but to respond positively towards you in a friendly manner. Hey, they can’t possibly keep that gruff exterior going on, if you keep being the bigger man & keep treating them politely, right?
Their gruff exterior is a way of protecting themselves from people being mean towards them like in the old days. Alot of Chinese who work in the food industry are sometimes people who just came over from China, so they are not comfortable yet. If they act rude towards people, it might be, because they are extremely tired from working or possibly haven’t reached the point of letting down their guard to show their softer side yet. Most of them work 12 hr. days – 7 days a week so they probably are extremely tired & grouchy. (Wages are extremely low as you see how reasonable their prices are, right?)
It’s just like every minority that came to America. People who are in an unfamiliar land tend to keep to themselves & their own nationality, as it is comfortable & they don’t have to risk being rejected.
I’m sure when you show them your good manners through the "please" as you place your order & the "thank you" as you receive the order, you will eventually win them over with your kindness & ability to "take the high road", & good manners.
Hopefully, as you consistently treat them with good manners & respect, they will eventually feel ashamed of not responding positively back towards you & eventually showing you respect back and one day, they will surprise you by showing that you’ve won them over.
The workers who have just arrived in the USA & the elderly ones are the most difficult to change or have an impact on. Well, in the Chinese culture, it is customary to "Respect your Elders." My grandparents & sometimes my parents suffered inequities due to people being prejudice. At times even now, I will be subjected to people’s prejudice.
Try doing the following at that take out place, ok? When you place you order, add a "please" at the end of your sentence when you order and also add a "Thank you" with a slight nod when you receive your order. Also, if you stand up straight & ensure your clothing is neat such as shirt-tails tucked in, it forms a better impression of respect. If you have that style of your jean pants hanging down so your briefs are slightly showing (like my youngest daughter does—which by the way I absolutely hate), then you might want to hike them up so that your briefs are visible, at least until after you leave their restaurant/take out place. Try it for a month and see what happens, ok? Wha
November 21st, 2009
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What kind of Green Tea do they serve at a Chinese Restaurant?
I know this may sound like a stupid question, but the thing is, the green tea that I buy at the store tastes nothing like the kind at the Chinese restaurants that I go to. It’s not as bitter as the kind I buy. Is it a different brand, brewing technique, etc.? How can I find some at the store?
They serve tea. Oh, and it’s green.
November 15th, 2009
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who knows a good chinese restaurant in the dallas area?
I just moved out here and the chinese restaurants i’ve been to really suck. If you live in the dallas, tx area and know some good chinese places, please answer!
How about these?
China Dragon
600 N Pearl St Dallas, TX
Hong Kong Garden
2649 S Hampton Rd Dallas, TX
Happy Year Restaurant
3128 Forest Ln Dallas, TX
Enjoy!
-Dex
November 12th, 2009
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On a diet and eating out at a Chinese restaurant, any suggestions?
It’s my friends birthday and we are going out to a Chinese restaurant for a meal. I don’t want to be defensive about being on a diet. Can anyone suggested anything from a typical Chinese menu, I’m on a Weightwatchers diet. Thanks in advance
Steamed vegetables and brown rice. It’ll fill you up, and if you like ask them to season the vegetables with garlic for some added flavor.
November 9th, 2009
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How do you make Chinese restaurant style Orange chicken?
I’m talking about orange chicken you would find in chinese buffets or restaurants.
this is a link to panda express orange chicken recipe
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/525/Panda_Express_Orange_Chicken31444.shtml
November 6th, 2009
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What is that in the foil at chinese restaurant?
At some Chinese restaurants they give you this meat stuff that is wrapped in foil and shaped like a triangle. What is that? I wonder if I don’t want to know.
Most likely, it’s chicken! Actually a take off from a dish known as "Paper Wrapped Chicken". Easier to use foil, but just ask the waiter next time you’re there.
Some places serve it as "Foil Wrapped Chicken".
November 3rd, 2009
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