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Chinese Food has exploded in popularity in Australia over the past few decades, and fortunately as our palettes have grown, so too have Chinese menus. Aussies don't just dig into a tub of chow mien and wolf down sweet and sour pork any more. Now we are trying Hashima with Cherries and Orange Slices, and Chicken Kidney with Crab Meat and 1000 year old eggs!
Chinese food is healthy and includes all the ingredients for a balanced diet. Restaurants serving Chinese food range from cheap MSG laden takeaway shops, to high-class restaurants following Chinese customs. The quality of food varies accordingly.
Two of the most important ingredients in Chinese dishes are rice and noodles. The Chinese were the inventors of noodles, and Marco Polo exported the idea to Italy in the 13th century where the concept was developed into pasta.
The Chinese also invented chopsticks, and one of the leaders of this invention was the great Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479 BC). He said that instruments used for killing must be banned from the dining table. Therefore, knives are not permitted, and that is why Chinese food is always chopped into bite size pieces before it reaches the table.
Menu items in a Chinese restaurant will commonly include the following:
Fried Rice
Spicy Chicken with Peanuts
Mandarin Chicken
Beef with Broccoli
Sweet and Sour Pork
Mixed Vegetables
Peking duck
Shanghai noodles
Fish, beef, pork, chicken
Soups
Fortune cookies
And many more...
Bobby's Restaurant
5 Aplin St, Cairns
(07) 4051 8877
Broad range of both Chinese and Vietnamese dishes - one of the few restaurants serving Vietnamese cuisine in Cairns. Fast and efficient service, and lots of much-loved dishes on the menu. Excellent spot for a quick dinner with friends.
View More InfoCafe China
35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns
(07) 4041 2828
Recently moved to inside the Reef Hotel Casino complex, Cafe China is open for yum cha lunch and chinese dinner. Owner Harry Sou has extremely high standards and you are assured of a delicious meal every time you visit this authentic Chinese restaurant. Very high quality and excellent service.
View More InfoCanton Chinese Restaurant & Take Away
Minnie Street, Cnr McLeod St, Cairns
(07) 40516729
The Canton has been serving great Chinese food in Cairns for longer than we can remember. Tucked away on McLeod St, it is a restaurant that many people are unaware of, but once you try the fresh and cheap Chinese food, you'll be back for more.
View More InfoCharlie's
223-227 The Esplanade, Cairns (Acacia Court Hotel)
(07) 40515011
One of Cairns' favourite restaurants, Charlies has a seafood and hot food buffet that offers tremendous value for money. Look for the discount vouchers in the Cairns Post each day.
View More InfoChina Palace Restaurant
69-73 Abbott Street, Cairns
(07) 4051 9188
A large Chinese restaurant in the heart of Cairns with daily yum cha, and a wide variety of classic Chinese dishes that you would expect on a menu in Australia. All your favourites are on the menu, try their signature Xiao Long Bao. This restaurant is suitable for families and group dining parties.
View More InfoChung Tai Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway
Johnston Road, Mt Demi Plaza Cnr Front Street, Mossman
(07) 40981102
Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant
4/34 Lake Street, Cairns
(07) 4031 8833
http://www.goldenboat.com.au/
Serving Yum Cha, A-La-Carte, Live Seafood and having a Noodle Bar makes Golden Boat one of Cairns' most full service Chinese restaurants. A sensational restaurant for groups as you'll be treated like royalty. The yum cha is particularly good, probably the best in Cairns. You know a great Chinese restaurant when you notice many Chinese dining, and this seems exceedingly popular.
View More InfoHouse Of The Red Dragon Restaurant
11 George McCullum Road (Munno Para Shopping Centre), Smithfield
(07) 82548585
Jade Inn Chinese Restaurant
Traditional Chinese cuisine, offered as take-away or dine-in. Open for lunch and dinner every day.
View More InfoSilver Dragon Chinese Restaurant
102 Lake Street, Cairns
(07) 40312828
http://www.cairnsweb.com.au/dragon/
One of Cairns' largest chinese restaurants, Silver Dragon is owned and operated by two local brothers, John & Phillip. Featuring an extensive menu and wine list, and conveniently located opposite Cairns CBD taxi rank.
View More InfoWok Around The Clock
578 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville
07 4033 1328
Very friendly Chinese take away/delivery, with tasty, non-greasy food.
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