Breakfast Breads

Most of the nicer hotels I have stayed in China have a breakfast buffet, and today I want to mention some of the breads that can be found at the buffets. Usually you can find the traditional manto, which is a solid white steamed bread or multi-grain bread, but I don’t...

Hotel Breakfast Buffets in China: New Foods

There are several differences between the breakfast eaten in the states and in China. Even the utensils we use are different, but both chop sticks and forks work equally well for the delicious meals that are served. I am no dietitian, but I think the average diet in...

Hotel Breakfast Buffets in China: Familiar Items

Not to sound contradictory, but there are many similarities and many differences between hotel breakfast buffets in the states and those in China. As I mentioned in an earlier blog, some are complimentary and some have an additional charge. Let’s start with the...

Hotels in China: Breakfast Beverages

Whenever you travel it is always a good idea to have some bottled water with you. Bottled water is inexpensive and easy to find in China.  Most breakfast buffets at hotels in China will offer a juice that looks like watered down orange juice.  I want to caution you...

Hotels in China: What’s for Breakfast?

There are a broad range of hotels in China, so there is a vast variety of what you may see on a breakfast buffet.  Yes, I did say buffet, which is what most hotels have. Some of the nicer hotels will have a menu from which you may order.  At a less expensive hotel,...