Chicago to host 2nd U.S. int'l Chinese cuisine forum

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The Second U.S. International Chinese Cuisine Forum will be held during the Centennial National Restaurant Association (NRA) show in Chicago from May 18-21.

Tony Hu, chairman of the American Chinese Restaurant Institute and host of the forum, made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday night in the American city.

Chinese cuisine experts and restaurant owners from around the United States will gather to share experiences related to Chinese cuisine, discuss the challenges it faces as well as its prospects in the U.S.

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Chinese deputy consul general in Chicago Huang Liming said Chinese cuisine has spread rapidly in recent years worldwide. It has not only met the needs of local residents for Chinese foods but also provided a window for people worldwide to know China and understand China.

The 2018 National Restaurant Association (NRA) show held in Chicago, attracted over 2,000 exhibitors, May 21, 2018. /Xinhua Photo

"Chinese cuisine is part of the Chinese culture," Huang said. To spread Chinese cuisine is also promoting Chinese culture. Huang hoped that Chinese cuisine may become a bridge of promoting mutual understanding between Chinese and the U.S. people.

Chinese cuisine came into the United States with the first group of Chinese railway workers some 150 years ago. There are now nearly 50,000 Chinese restaurants across the United States.

Chinese cuisine now faces such challenges as sanitary problems and lack of unified standards in the United States. How to enhance the level and status of the cuisine will also be the focus of the forum.

The American Chinese Restaurant Institute, established in 2018, will also organize Chinese restaurants to present Chinese foods and cooking skills at the 100th NRA Show.

(Cover: Chinese cuisine. /VCG Photo)

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency