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Quick Guide: Chinese Restaurants

From , former About.com Guide

Updated April 02, 2010

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Chinese takeout

Healthy choices at Chinese restaurants include soup, teriyaki chicken and steamed vegetables.

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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 healthy 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 rolls
  • 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 About.com's Calorie Count.

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