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Beijing Roasted Duck has a history that goes back to the Ming Dynasty. In the 15th century, when the Ming Dynasty moved to the capital of Beijing, they brought with them roasted duck as a favored cuisine. Now it is a favored dish not just in China, but worldwide.

According to Fredrick J Simoons' "Food In China," the Chinese are responsible for many food-related inventions, including noodles, fish farming, rice wine, and the fishing reel. Where there is passion for great food, innovation will surely follow.

Americans' favorite Chinese food dish is General Tso's chicken, followed by crab rangoon, egg rolls, sesame chicken, wonton soup, and fried rice, according to GrubHub.

Vegetarians and vegans in your group will be very happy when you plan to meet at a Taiwanese restaurant. Because of the influence of Buddhism on the culture of Taiwan, you’ll find many non-meat dishes on the menu, including tofu, vegetable, and noodle dishes.

If you are looking for an authentic Chinese food experience, choose your restaurant wisely. Look for establishments with a high percentage of Chinese patrons, a sure sign the food is the "real deal." Or is that meal?

Eating Chinese food is a great way to learn how to handle chopsticks! Indeed, few ethnic foods offer the ability to both consume and enjoy just about every dish (except for the hot and sour and egg drop soup) using chopsticks!

In Chinese cuisine, the look and aroma of the finished dish is just as important as the taste. To this end, sometimes small amounts of vegetables and herbs are added to dishes as much for the harmony of colors as for the flavors they add.

You may know the capital of China is Beijing, but is Beijing also the largest city by population? If you guessed yes, guess again. The most populous city in China is Shanghai.

A lot of cuisine, especially from around China, is known for being very heavy on the sauce, but not Taiwanese cuisine. While the cuisine was influenced by China, the Taiwanese prefer to use sauces lightly and bring out the natural flavors of the food.

Did you know that ice cream is thought to have been invented in China around 2000 B.C? It is thought that Marco Polo took the sweet invention back to Italy.

Chinese desserts aren't focused on sugary pastry like many Western desserts. Most do not use dairy, either. Can you guess what type of food is the most popular a as dessert in China? If you guessed fresh fruit, you're right.

When using chopsticks at dinner, there are certain rules of etiquette the Chinese follow. Pointing chopsticks at people is considered rude, and crossing your chopsticks on the table is a symbol of death in China. Also, stabbing food with chopsticks is considered poor table etiquette in China.