Perfect Harmony: Unforgettable Chinese Food and Drinks Pairing

Whether you’re a strict vegetarian or a casual explorer of our Chinese seafood menu or a wild carnivore, we have a list of delicious Chinese dishes for everyone! Some might say pairing together Chinese food and drinks is a difficult art form. However, everyone does it!

If you’re a foodie, you probably love trying new things. Still, some people might try one thing they absolutely love and stay loyal to it. That is fine, but a little boring if you’re also sticking to water! If you have a dish you love, try pairing it with a drink that will either balance the flavor of your meal or enhance it. A bold steak will go well with a dry glass of red wine, but Chinese food and drinks pairing can be a bit harder to master. It’s all about trial and error, but sometimes what you think is a weird combination could pleasantly surprise you.

Expertly Crafted Chinese Food and Drinks Pairing

Don’t stress about finding the right pairings because we’ve got you covered. If you’re a returning guest or a first-timer, we have created some wonderful food and drink pairings for you to try! Switch up your ordinary routine, and try one of our one-of-a-kind cold drinks with your meal. It’ll be sure to leave you wanting more.

Traditional Chinese Vegetable or Chicken Chop-Suey with Jasmine Tea

You can’t have traditional Chinese food without traditional Jasmine Tea. Our Traditional Chinese Vegetable Chop-Suey is a blend of fresh vegetables tossed in delightful soya-based gravy served on a bed of crispy noodles. If you’re looking for something a little more filling, order our Chicken Chop-Suey. The flavor is just as incredible! Plus, Jasmine Tea offers many health benefits like antioxidants, stress relief, and digestion. If you want to add a little kick to your meal, sprinkle some chili on top and mix it in with your noodles.

Szechuan Beef with Fresh Lime Soda

Here’s a treat for all you spicy food lovers! What better drink is there to give your mouth a refreshing relief from this spicy dish? Our Schezwan Beef is a perfect blend of meaty and spicy. The key ingredients for Schezwan are garlic and chili peppers. Our Fresh Lime Soda is prepared fresh by blending together hand-squeezed limes, sugar, and sparkling water. This is perfect to sweeten your pallet a little bit if the spices are getting a little too hot for you.

Honey Chili Shrimp with Lemonade

Can’t decide if you want something spicy or sweet? Why not both? The Honey Chili Shrimp features lightly battered shrimp tossed in our honey chili sauce – the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Honey is becoming a staple in cooking today because of its natural sweetness. Pair this dish with a glass of refreshing lemonade and your taste buds will go wild.

Orange Chicken with Exotic Passion

Mix a classic plate with a modern drink, and get a unique pairing you’ll love. Orange Chicken is a popular dish, but it can be hard to pair because of its tangy flavor. Adding a natural, sweet drink will add a unique taste to your meal. Our Exotic Passion drink is a creamy medley of tropical fruit juices blended with ice shavings.

Chicken Hot Garlic Sauce with Mango Burst

Garlic sauce dishes and mango drinks are ‘a must’ Chinese food and drinks pairing. If you’ve never had the Chicken Hot Garlic Sauce here at Aling’s, you’ve REALLY been missing out! A fiery, yet tangy and sweet garlic sauce mixed with fresh chicken and vegetables will leave your mouth watering. Try it with Mango Burst, a blend of mango, cream, milk, and Aling’s pearls.

Lunch Specials

Check our menu for any Chinese food and drinks pairing, beat the dinner crowd, and visit us for lunch! We have lunch specials Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All of our lunch specials are under $9! Get the best deal of the day with your choice of Steamed or Fried Rice, a crispy Vegetable Spring Roll, and Corn Soup or Hot & Sour Soup with your meal.

Here are a few extra pairings for our lunch items:
• Chili Chicken with Fresh Lime Soda
• Luncheon Shrimp Hot Garlic Sauce with Lemonade
• Chicken in Black Bean Sauce with Exotic Passion
• Vegetable Manchurian with Jasmine Tea
• Luncheon Special Chicken Noodles with Mango Burst

Visit Alings Chinese Bistro today and embark on a culinary journey of delectable Chinese food and drinks. Our experienced chefs and friendly staff are dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you’re seeking traditional favorites or innovative creations, our menu has something to satisfy every craving. For any inquiries or assistance with your Chinese food and drinks choices, our team is here to help. Contact us at +1 281-242-0432 to explore our menu and make a reservation. Come and discover the true essence of Chinese food and drinks pairing at Aling’s Chinese Bistro.

Celebrate the Flavors: Chinese Festival, Holiday, and Their Culinary Delights

Both ancient and modern-day holidays are held highly in Chinese cultures. They are almost always associated with festivals that include many customs linked with religious devotions, superstitions, and myths. These festivals originally started as mysterious taboo events and, over time, have become for pleasure gatherings and celebrations.

Every celebration is unique in its implication to Chinese customs and its practices. One thing these traditional celebrations have in common: the presence of unique and cultural dishes. Here are Chinese festivals and the foods associated with them.
Caution: Mouth-watering may ensue

Most Recognizable

Chinese New Year

Now, commonly referred to as Spring Festival, Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which is when there is the start of a new moon. Because of its dependence upon the moon, the new year celebration date changes from year to year.

During the Chinese New Year’s early years, all business came to a halt, and home and family became the central focus of the holiday’s observance time. Each year is named after one of the twelve zodiac animals in Chinese tradition. Each animal has attributes said to apply to the people born that year.

For Example- 2017 is the Year of the Rooster.
People born in a year of the Rooster are observant, hardworking, resourceful, courageous, talented, and confident.

However, the year of one’s birth zodiac is said to be the unluckiest according to Chinese tradition.
Here at Aling’s, we’ve got fortune cookies to help counteract that bad luck for you, Roosters!

Foods Associated with Chinese New Year

Foods- Chinese New Year is full of great foods and snacks.

Dayu Durou-meaning “whole fish” or “whole meat.”
The phrase you yu translates to “to have fish,” meaning surplus. This dish implies an abundant year! (Expand)

Dumplings (Jiaozi)
Dumplings are small pockets of dough usually filled with popular ingredients, such as pork, steamed vegetables, shrimp, and more. It is a big Chinese tradition for families to spend their time New Year’s Eve preparing the dumplings and then eating them at the turn of the year at midnight.

Long Noodles (Changshou Mian)
Changshou Mian translates to long-life noodles.
These noodles are held sacred during Chinese New Year and birthdays. They symbolize a long life of happiness and health. They are usually paired with bok choy and a simple broth.

Chinese New Year Cake(Niángāo)
Niangao translates to Year Cake
Nian Gao sounds like Higher Year, so some have said eating this cake is good luck. This cake can be eaten year-round, but it is traditionally eaten for Chinese New Year. Nian Gao is a rice cake that can be served in an either sweet or savory form.

Zhonghe Festival or Longtaitou Festival

This festival is popularly known as the Dragon Boat Festival (DBF). It welcomes the earliest signs and signals of Spring. It takes place during the second lunar month of the year.
It is tradition to:
Clean the house- after the first lunar month has come to an end, it is safe to sweep and clean the house, without ridding the good luck the Chinese New Year brought.

Get a haircut–similar to the superstitions associated with cleaning your house. It is now safe to cut your hair, without ridding the good luck that the new year has brought.

Foods Associated with Chinese Festival

And last by not least, eat great foods.

A tradition during this time is to eat Dragon foods.

Dumplings are called Dragon’s Ears (because well, they kind of look like ears, don’t they?).

Chinese pancakes are called Dragon’s scales.

Chinese noodles are called Dragon’s beard.

Like all Chinese Festivals, the foods and traditions vary by region. However, these are a few of the most beloved throughout Chinese culture.

Make your holiday celebrations even more memorable with a visit to Alings Chinese Bistro. Our restaurant is dedicated to serving authentic Chinese cuisine that beautifully captures the essence of traditional festivals. From sumptuous dishes that symbolize prosperity and good fortune during Chinese New Year to a delectable array of dumplings and noodles inspired by the DBF, our menu will take you on a culinary journey through the heart of Chinese culture.

Whether you’re planning a festive gathering or simply craving an exceptional dining experience, Alings Chinese Bistro is here to help you celebrate the holidays in true Chinese style. Contact us today at +1 281-242-0432 to reserve a table or inquire about our catering services. Embrace the flavors and traditions of Chinese festivals with Aling’s, your ultimate destination for an unforgettable dining experience.

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