I. Basics of Chinese Food
1. What comes to mind when you think of Chinese food?
2. How would you describe Chinese cuisine?
3. What are some common ingredients in Chinese dishes?
4. Do you like Chinese food?
5. How often do you eat Chinese food?

II. Types of Chinese Food
6. What is dim sum?
7. Can you name a famous Chinese noodle dish?
8. Have you tried Peking duck?
9. What is hot pot?
10. How do you feel about spicy Chinese dishes?

III. Eating Chinese Food
11. Have you ever eaten with chopsticks?
12. What do you usually drink with Chinese food?
13. Do you prefer rice or noodles?
14. What are your favorite Chinese appetizers?
15. How do you feel about tofu?

IV. Chinese Food Ingredients and Cooking Techniques
16. What is soy sauce?
17. How do you use ginger in Chinese cooking?
18. Have you heard of bok choy?
19. What is stir-frying?
20. Can you name some seafood dishes in Chinese cuisine?

V. Chinese Food in Your Country
21. Are there many Chinese restaurants in your hometown?
22. How does Chinese food in your country compare to authentic Chinese dishes?
23. What is the most popular Chinese dish where you live?
24. Have you tried making Chinese food at home?
25. Do Chinese restaurants in your country also serve non-Chinese dishes?

VI. Regional Chinese Cuisine
26. Did you know that there are multiple regional cuisines in China?
27. Can you name a dish from Sichuan cuisine?
28. What is Cantonese cuisine known for?
29. Have you tried any dishes from Shanghai?
30. Why is Hunan cuisine often spicy?

VII. Chinese Festive Foods
31. What is mooncake?
32. Have you heard about dumplings for the Chinese New Year?
33. What is the Dragon Boat Festival’s special food?
34. Why is fish considered lucky in Chinese culture?
35. Can you name a dish associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival?

VIII. Healthy Aspects of Chinese Food
36. Why is green tea popular in China?
37. How are vegetables often prepared in Chinese dishes?
38. Have you heard about the health benefits of ginseng?
39. What are some light and healthy Chinese dishes you know?
40. Why is steaming a common cooking method in Chinese cuisine?

IX. Traditional Chinese Dining Etiquette
41. Why shouldn’t you stick chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice?
42. Have you heard of the Chinese custom of “toasting” during meals?
43. Why is it polite to serve elders first at a Chinese meal?
44. How do you say “Let’s eat” in Chinese?
45. Why do Chinese hosts often order more food than necessary?

X. Chinese Desserts and Sweets
46. What is red bean paste?
47. Have you tried Chinese egg tarts?
48. What is “tangyuan”?
49. Can you name a popular Chinese fruit often eaten as a dessert?
50. Have you had sweet rice wine soup?

XI. Personal Experiences with Chinese Food
51. What was the first Chinese dish you tried?
52. Do you have a Chinese restaurant you frequently visit?
53. Which Chinese dish would you recommend to a friend?
54. Is there any Chinese food you haven’t liked?
55. Would you like to take a cooking class on Chinese cuisine?

XII. Miscellaneous Chinese Food Questions
56. Why do some Chinese dishes have unique names like “Ants Climbing a Tree”?
57. Have you heard about Chinese medicinal soups?
58. Why are round tables common in Chinese restaurants?
59. How do you feel about sharing dishes in Chinese meals?
60. What Chinese dish would you like to try next?