Unlock the Secrets of Chinese Cuisine: Your Ultimate Guide to Authentic Flavours

How about we introduce Chinese culinary culture at home in a portable format?

A guide detailing the eight regional cuisines? A guide elucidating the cultural background of Chinese culinary traditions. A guide illustrating the connection between Chinese and Swiss cuisines? A guide providing Chinese restaurants in Switzerland the opportunity to showcase themselves? A compact A6 guide that you can carry with you and utilize as a companion? 

Did you know that Switzerland’s most beloved Christmas dish, Fondue Chinoise, has its roots over 7'500 kilometers away in China, a country renowned for its diverse types of hot pot enjoyed all year round (not just in Christmas)? The connection between Chinese and Swiss cuisine may be deeper than you think. Are you often overwhelmed by the big menu at a Chinese restaurant? Do you find yourself sticking to familiar options like sweet and sour chicken, not realizing that Chinese cuisine offers much more? You’re not alone — and we’re here to change that.

Switzerland's fist official guide to Chinese culinary culture

The first-ever Chinese Food Guide will demystify those intimidating menus, introduce you to the diverse and rich world of Chinese food, and tell you about the 8 Great Cuisines of China. Imagine knowing exactly where to go for the best dim sum, hot pot, or just a bowl of heartwarming noodles, understanding the cultural significance behind each dish, and confidently exploring new flavors beyond the familiar. You’ll gain insights into the long history of Chinese culinary traditions, connecting you with the culture.Our Chinese food guide is more than just a book — it’s your gateway to discovering authentic, mouthwatering dishes in the best restaurants across Zurich, Lucerne, and Zug. Plus, we include recipes for iconic Chinese dishes so that you can bring the flavours of China into your kitchen.

We are proud

The China Foods Alliance is publishing Switzerland's first official China Foods Guide. The aim is to bring China's culinary diversity and cultural richness closer to the Swiss population and tourists. The China Foods Guide is published in pocket format (A6) and is distributed at prominent locations throughout Switzerland.

Contents

The guide presents the eight traditional Chinese cuisines and Chinese restaurants from all over Switzerland. It gives local catering suppliers as well as Chinese and Swiss multinational companies the opportunity to present their products and brands, in addition to establish new business relationships.The guide is published twice a year in German/French and English/Chinese.

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Visit the crowdfunding website: Crowdfunding