Chengdu - Post Report Question and Answers
What do people who suffer from environmental or food allergies need to know?
I don't think people are aware of food allergies. You need to be able to explain in Chinese, in detail, what you can't eat. - Aug 2026
People susceptible to respiratory issues may be affected by the poor air quality. Food allergies are really not taken seriously at local restaurants. Educating Ayis (helpers) about food allergies could be challenging as the general attitude in China towards food allergies is nothing near the US standard. - Aug 2017
If you suffer from food allergies, eating out will be very difficult. People here are not familiar with food allergies, and in local restaurants, much of the food will all be prepped together in the same pots and dishes. - May 2016