Generally speaking, there are theree essential standards by which Chinese cooking is judged, namely, (), aroma, and() , with()being the most important.
As a formal banquet, the host prepares adequate seats for the guests. ()and ()usually sit at the northern side of the table or directly facing the entrance to the room. The concept of "honoured south, humble north" is closely related with traditional Chinese etiquette.
Please translate the term "八大菜系" into English.
Please translate the term "老火靓汤" into English.