Chinese restaurants

Most Chinese restaurants have a lively atmosphere, although many also have quiet areas with booths where you can enjoy a more intimate meal. The Chinese like to keep their restaurants authentic in style with woodcarvings of dragons and Buddha around the place, although modern restaurants are tending to go for a minimalist look, so these traditional armouries may be very subtle.

Things to look out for at Chinese restaurants in the UK There are many things to look out for when visiting a Chinese restaurant in the UK, but one of the main things to be aware of is that the Chinese eat with chopsticks. In China, knives and forks are believed to represent violence and therefore they are not used as tableware. Of course, in the UK Chinese restaurants will provide forks if requested but you will probably find chopsticks on the table when you arrive.

It may seem like a daunting experience but learning to eat with chopsticks is a relatively easy task and can enhance the enjoyment of Chinese cuisine. The secret to using them is to hold one chopstick in place while moving the other one to pick up small portions of food.

Also worth noting here is that many Chinese restaurants now offer great entertainment along with great food. Pianists, Elvis impersonators, singers, musicians, and comedians - they all help to keep guests happy while they eat.