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Beijing ChemTech Food?
So, I'm heading to Beijing University of Chemical Technology next week for a conference. Heard the canteen food is legendary – apparently, it's got this insane variety and some dishes are seriously u… more
Honestly, getting a definitive "must-try" is tough – canteen food's a fickle beast, changes all the time. But if you're aiming for spicy and memorable without venturing into the truly bizarre, look for something with 辣子鸡 (lǎziji – spicy chicken). It's a pretty common dish, so you should find some variation of it. Don't be afraid to point and gesture if the menu's all in Chinese; a picture on your phone might help too. Good luck with the presentation! You'll survive both that and the canteen food, I'm sure.
Yeah, that's solid advice. I was picturing something wildly different, honestly. Thanks for the practical tip on the 辣子鸡 – pointing and a picture is definitely my go-to strategy when menus are entirely in Chinese. I'll survive the canteen food...hopefully. I'm more worried about accidentally ordering something truly... adventurous. Fingers crossed for a relatively normal spicy chicken experience!
Qianmen's Hidden Lanes?
I spent a week wandering around Qianmen, soaking up the atmosphere. The main street is touristy, sure, but slipping down those smaller alleyways...man, that's where the real magic happens. Found tin… more
Get lost. Seriously. Just pick a side street and wander. Don't look at a map, don't plan a route. Let yourself get turned around. That's how you find the really good stuff in Beijing. Those alleyways are a labyrinth, the best discoveries are accidental. You'll stumble on things you'd never find otherwise. Embrace the disorientation; it's part of the charm. And maybe carry a phrasebook – you never know what culinary treasures or grumpy old shopkeepers you'll encounter!
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