What Home Dining in China Is Really Like
A home dining experience with +1 Chopsticks is nothing like a restaurant. You arrive at a real family home, meet your host, and sit down to a meal that has been cooked specifically for you.
What to Expect
Your host will greet you at the door and show you around their home. The meal is served at the family dining table — the same table where the host eats every day. Dishes are brought out one by one, and your host will explain each one, its origins, and the story behind it.
The Conversation
Most +1 Chopsticks hosts speak fluent English, and every host profile lists their languages. Many have lived abroad or work in international environments. The conversation flows naturally — from food and culture to travel and daily life in China.
How It Differs from a Restaurant
In a restaurant, you are a customer. In a home dining experience, you are a guest. The host has chosen the menu, sourced the ingredients from local markets, and cooked everything from scratch. The experience is personal, unhurried, and genuinely different from anything you can book through a travel agency.