Why is there a fish tank in every Chinese restaurant ?!
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Because cats would drown!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Many reasons!. Firstly, it looks good and it's a good way to keep fresh fish which can be ordered by the customers!. Another reason is that the Chinese have a history with fishkeeping, I think they were the first people to keep fish in bowls for decorative reasons!. Another reason is that it's good feng shui to have some water in the house/restaurant!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Chinese restaurants, if in Asian countries, such as Hong Kong, Macau or China etc, with a big fish tank at the entrance of the restaurant, probably means you can choose and buy your own seafood freshly and order to be cooked in the kitchen there the way you like, such as steam , fry, stew etc!.
If a Chinese restaurant in the western world such as Europe or US with a fish tank in it, it mostly is a Feng Shui thing!. One of the rule of Feng Shui is , a fish tank can bring wealth to you!. No matter where it is, be it in a home or in a restaurant!. It also depends on where you put the tank and what you put inside the tank!. Mostly they will put a kind of golden carp in it and which is a very expensive fish!.
Having said that, it doesn't mean that Chinese restaurants in Asian countries do not believe in Feng Shui, a fish tank in a Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong can just be for Feng Shui purpose!. Depends on what's inside the tank!. If you see lobster, king crab, prawn and all kinds of fish inside, it means they are for selling on the menu cause Feng Shui fish tank will only have fish in it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If a Chinese restaurant in the western world such as Europe or US with a fish tank in it, it mostly is a Feng Shui thing!. One of the rule of Feng Shui is , a fish tank can bring wealth to you!. No matter where it is, be it in a home or in a restaurant!. It also depends on where you put the tank and what you put inside the tank!. Mostly they will put a kind of golden carp in it and which is a very expensive fish!.
Having said that, it doesn't mean that Chinese restaurants in Asian countries do not believe in Feng Shui, a fish tank in a Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong can just be for Feng Shui purpose!. Depends on what's inside the tank!. If you see lobster, king crab, prawn and all kinds of fish inside, it means they are for selling on the menu cause Feng Shui fish tank will only have fish in it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Contrary to popular belief on this board, its not usually because they are going to cook the fish that are in the tank (unless the tank is populated by large fish and/or lobster)!. Fish are considered good luck to the Chinese, and a particular number of fish is considered to be doubly good luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
First off the question is messed up have you been to every chinese restaurant 2nd every bastard on this board making racist jokes youre not funny youre a dick and I asked about the fish tank at this chinese restarant I was at because they had a Dragon fish in it and the boss said it was good luck now enough with the bogus racist comments because they dont eat pets you farktardsWww@FoodAQ@Com
1st Resaon: If the fish is edible, the restaurant is selling live fresh fish!.
2nd Reson: If the fish is not edible, the fishtank is for "Feng Shui" use!.
As chinese believe that water is money!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
2nd Reson: If the fish is not edible, the fishtank is for "Feng Shui" use!.
As chinese believe that water is money!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
the fish tanks keep fish alive!. Chinese people love to have fresh ingredients, especially when it comes to seafood and meat!. thats why they keep fish there, so when they need to cook fish, they just kill one!. this method provides the best taste!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
well i'm chinese and i think the fish they put there, like shrimp and lobster, is for eating!. i've seen waiters get a net and take out a lobster before!. By the way, the lobsters have like i think rubber bands on their clawsWww@FoodAQ@Com
The word for fish is yu!. The word for wealth is also yu, so fish symbolise wealth!. They also symbolise good luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Fish tank requires water & water is a good feng shui for the Chinese, I think!. Im still learning to understand what on earth is feng shui anyway!. =O)>Www@FoodAQ@Com
Because the Chinese believe that moving water is good for the "Chi" The life force!. It brings good luck!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
depends on what kind of fish!.!. if its an arrowana, its to bring good luck otherwise its to show that what you are getting is fresh!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
it's the source of their meat!. If they run out of cats they always have some goldfish in the tank to serve!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Because you can pick out the one you want to eat!.
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lol, thats so true!
probably its a traditional good luck charm, just like that cat they have w/ the paw swinging above its head!.!.!.
or maybe just for the looks!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
probably its a traditional good luck charm, just like that cat they have w/ the paw swinging above its head!.!.!.
or maybe just for the looks!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
that's a good question
maybe a fish is like good luck to them , or some kind of symbol!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
maybe a fish is like good luck to them , or some kind of symbol!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
hahaha oh my god!.
that is so true!.!.!.
and i have no idea!.!.!.!.
and its gunna bother me for the rest of my life!.!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
that is so true!.!.!.
and i have no idea!.!.!.!.
and its gunna bother me for the rest of my life!.!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
The fish tank in Chinese restaurant because they think of it as GOOD LUCK Www@FoodAQ@Com
Chinese believes that fish in any business is a lucky charm!. Its some kind of fung shui!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
i really dont no,ive allways wondered that but i think its because there chinease fish or somethin!.!.!.i dunnoWww@FoodAQ@Com
me neither!. maybe cuz china is by the ocean and the fish remind them of home!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Mabey because they think it is oriental!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
they probably mean good luck or somethin!.!.!.
i know i see them too
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i know i see them too
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To remind you to clean your large intestine after you leaveWww@FoodAQ@Com
To get of the body,of people who don't pay the bill!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Fresh Sushi!Www@FoodAQ@Com
cuz fish are cool!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
fresh sushi!.!.!.saves on shipping costWww@FoodAQ@Com
I've never seen a fish tank in a Chinese restaurant!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
haha, maybe thts what their feeding youuu!.Www@FoodAQ@Com