Gary’s Q&A

Listener question & Gary’s response · Transcript passage

Edimek from the Discord Server asks, Hello Gary! What are the odds that I reached a one year streak in learning Chinese (in Duolingo) and I’m asking for the keys to the Nigerian completionist club on the same day?

Your podcast has been my top podcast for two consecutive years on my Spotify Wrapped. Keep up the good work Gary, as I keep telling my friends about your podcast. My question is, what is your Chinese food recommendation, one that is not really common outside of China?

First, Edimek, I’d like to congratulate you on your entry into the Completionist Club. As far as I know, you might be the first member of the club from Nigeria.

That being said, if you know some Chinese, there is something that you can do at most Chinese restaurants, assuming that the owners speak Chinese. Most Chinese restaurants have a secret menu which is available to Chinese people who speak Chinese. This usually has more authentic Chinese dishes. I’ve been with Chinese speakers who have done this.

If you want to try this, the first time you go, just ask in Chinese if they have a special menu. If they say yes, then have them select a dish that they like. That will at least give you a start to know sort of authentic dishes you like.