Cultural differences vary within china greatly. Vegetarian dishes of china contain large varieties of fresh vegetables and imitation meat People of china have their typical food styles, know as Chinese food, made and eaten in several ways. Chinese food is eaten not only by the Chinese but it is also among some of favorite dishes for the people of subcontinent and Europe as well. Vegetarianism isn't unusual or uncommon in country; most vegetarians in China are Buddhists.

Cuisine of Shanghai and Beijing in modern times is cited along with classical eight regional styles as 10 Great Traditions, and there are featured Muslim sub-cuisines and Buddhist within greater Chinese food with emphasis on halal-based and vegetarian diets respectively. Dishes are prepared in bite sized ion most of Chinese food; pieces are ready for picking and eating. Chopsticks are used in traditional Chinese cultures at the tables. Vegetarian dishes of Chinese cuisine contain large varieties of vegetables, and imitation meat is also created with wheat gluten and soy protein to imitate the taste, texture, chicken, appearance of duck or pork.

Chinese peasant would have eaten meat before industrialization and most meals would have consisted of green vegetable and rice, with proteins coming from soy products and peanuts. Sugar and Fats were luxuries are not eaten on regular basis by the most of population. Chinese diets with increasing wealth have become richer over time, consuming sugar, meats and fats. Increased popularity of western food has been blamed by the health advocates, especially Western fast food, other culinary habits and products. These foods include Pizza Hut, McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken.