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Chinese Restaurants "Quick Guide"

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Check out our dining out "Quick Guides" for the best and worst dishes at many different types of restaurants. This guide will help you make better choices at Chinese restaurants.

Choose:

  • hot and sour soup
  • wonton soup
  • steamed spring roll
  • teriyaki chicken skewer
  • dishes made with steamed or boiled chicken or shrimp
  • steamed vegetables
  • stir-fries (request less oil)
  • bok choy

Avoid:

  • battered or fried appetizers
  • egg rols
  • General Tso's chicken
  • Kung Pao chicken
  • duck
  • dishes laden with rich sauces e.g. Hoisin or sweet and sour

To search the nutritional information for many other restaurant foods, visit Calorie Count Plus.

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