Chinese Menu Decoder: Dishes, Dim Sum & Terms Explained (2026)
Chinese menus can intimidate even seasoned travelers with their mix of poetic names, regional dialects, and unfamiliar ingredients. The most useful thing to know: dishes are typically named by cooking method + main ingredient, so cracking that code unlocks half the menu. Essential dishes Term (romanized) Script What it is Kung Pao Chicken 宫保鸡丁 Sichuan...