Food Chinese fine dining: Chefs try to break American takeout-food stereotypes By Staff Reporter - February 16, 2026 0 11 FacebookTwitterPinterest Upscale Chinese American restaurants are redefining perceptions of Chinese cuisine, offering high-end tasting menus while honoring traditional techniques and flavors, challenging the long-held belief that Chinese food should be cheap. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading...