What should I do if I don't eat spicy food or have dietary restrictions?
You can directly say 'no spice,' 'less oil,' or 'less sugar,' and most restaurants can adjust. Cantonese and Huaiyang cuisines are the most friendly to people who don't eat spicy food, while Sichuan and Hunan cuisines should be proactively avoided for dishes like boiled in chili water, Mao Xue Wang, or chopped chili dishes. For allergens (peanuts, seafood, gluten), it's recommended to communicate with written notes as the most reliable method. For seafood, ask about the price and processing fee before ordering. Wild mushrooms in Yunnan should only be consumed in regular restaurants.
You can directly say 'no spice,' 'less oil,' or 'less sugar,' and most restaurants can adjust. Cantonese and Huaiyang cuisines are the most friendly for those who can't eat spicy food, while Sichuan and Hunan dishes should be actively avoided, such as boiled dishes, Mao Xue Wang, and chopped chili dishes. For allergens (peanuts, seafood, gluten), it's recommended to communicate using a written note for reliability. Always ask about the price and processing fee before ordering seafood. Wild mushrooms in Yunnan should only be consumed in regular restaurants.