When you don’t feel like cooking, ordering Chinese take-out is the perfect alternative. Whether you’re craving hearty meats, crisp vegetables, hot soup, or crunchy fried sides, Chinese cuisine can indulge your taste buds. The next time you place an order, keep these interesting facts in mind.

Why Chinese Food is a Great Meal Choice 

1. Meals Are Usually Family Style

In China, it’s common for families to eat out of communal dishes. The primary component of the meal is placed at the center of the table and everyone has their bowl of rice to accompany the dish. Although in America each person usually orders their individual dish, Chinese restaurants still tend to serve relatively large portions. That means if you’re not doing family style, there’s usually enough for dinner and lunch the next day.

2. There’s Something for Everyone 

Even those with the pickiest palate can find a dish they enjoy in Chinese cuisine. There are dozens of ways to prepare fish and meats. Fish, for example, can be boiled, stewed, stir-fried, deep-fried, pickled, and steamed. There are also several sauces and condiments to try, including sweet, sour, salty, and spicy varieties. Mix and match until you find your perfect pairing. 

3. Fresh Is Always Best

Many Chinese restaurants like cooking with the seasons, which means they prefer fresh veggies over canned or frozen. Although your favorite restaurant will undoubtedly offer their most popular dishes year round, you can be sure they will use fresh produce whenever possible, making it a more flavorful—and healthier—meal. 

If you’re craving mouthwatering Chinese cuisine, turn to Hong Wah Chinese Restaurant in Monroe County, NY. In 2015, they won the title of Rochester’s ROCs Best Asian Cuisine, and they’re still serving up authentic dishes at reasonable prices. Check out their lunch and dinner menus online, or call (585) 385-2808 to place an order.