A Guide to Navigating Dietary Restrictions in Nanjing
Coming to China from the United States, or from a country with a significantly different culinary tradition or dietary restrictions, can be daunting. As someone from a decently metropolitan area in the US, upon arrival, it may feel like there’s a limited variety of things to eat. However, whether you have personal preferences or strict dietary restrictions, this Q&A with American students from the HNC is here to help and demonstrates that with some planning, there are many options available to suit diverse needs. Vegetarianism – Eamon Tuttle 1. How is adjusting to the food scene in China? I came to China once before for several months of study abroad in 2019, so it has been helpful to have prior experience navigating eating in China as a vegetarian. Chinese cuisine is so varied and rich, which means there is plenty of great food to discover, but it also means going to a new restaurant or area could very well have completely unfamiliar dishes that you’ll have to learn about ...