Athletes from all countries conquered by Chinese cuisine, start crazily "chowing down" and turn into "mukbang" streamers. Netizens: When can I be let in?

The events of the Beijing Winter Olympics are in full swing. Amid the intense competition, many foreign athletes are focusing on an “immersive” experience of the food at the Olympic Village, sharing it on various social media platforms and praising China’s thoughtful and considerate services. Among them, traditional Chinese foods like dumplings, steamed buns, and spicy hotpot frequently make appearances, winning over countless fans. “One bite of dumpling, one bite of pancake, finish one plate and grab another.” At the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, American snowboarder Tessa Maud, who was moved to tears by volunteers, has now turned into a “mukbang” blogger, frequently showcasing the many Chinese delicacies in the Olympic Village—Kung Pao chicken, dumplings, sweet and sour pork ribs, Mapo tofu, Dan Dan noodles…

In her caption, she said,

“I tried sweet and sour pork, dumplings,

mapo tofu and dan dan noodles.

Any other recommendations?”

Netizens generously show the way

Spare no effort in recommending Chinese cuisine

“Eat hotpot!

It’s every Chinese person’s favorite!”

“Have you had soup dumplings?

I love soup dumplings!”

So she posted another video

“Come eat Chinese food with me at the Olympic Village”

First, she loudly praised

the stir-fried broccoli and kung pao chicken

“I love the

onions, peanuts, chili peppers, and chicken in it

It’s absolutely amazing!”

She also raved about the snacks in the Olympic Village.

The sweet and delicious glutinous rice strips

She even used her camera to capture

herself eating:

First, a bite of dumpling

Then a bite of scallion pancake

Occasionally, she smiled and nodded with satisfaction

expressing her love for Chinese cuisine

Foreign Athletes with a Special Love for Chinese Cuisine

And There’s a “Doubao” (Bean Bun) Sister

I Love Eating Doubao
I Eat Three Meals a Day

On February 9th
During the Women’s Halfpipe Snowboard Qualifiers
The only athlete from Malta
Jenise Spiteri

While waiting for her scores
Took out half a leftover doubao from her bag
And ate it seriously in front of the camera

This scene made many netizens exclaim
”So adorable!”

She said

These red bean buns

are her favorite food in the Olympic Village

She eats six of them every day

When she has no appetite in the morning, she puts them in her backpack

While waiting for her results, she found the buns

Decided to treat herself

Give herself a little sweetness

“I was too nervous to eat in the morning

Now that I’ve finished my routine, I can finally eat.”

Netizens were all touched by this “Little Bean Bun Sister.”

“Such a lovely girl!”

“You’ve strived and worked hard—you’re already amazing.””

Among all the countless dishes, I only love spicy hot pot.-year-old Jutta Leerdam is a speed skater from the Netherlands. Surrounded by a variety of tempting dishes, she chose malatang, which has a distinctly “Chinese flavor,” and enjoyed it with great relish, catching the attention of many netizens.A netizen commented,
“What kind of food is that even?”

Soon, several netizens familiar with China replied,
“It’s a famous Chinese snack—Malatang."
"It’s healthier than fries and burgers.”

Many foreign netizens, after watching the video,
fell in love with Malatang,
exclaiming, “I love it so much, healthy food
**must be delicious!”**I ate about 200 dumplings

February 7

American snowboarder Julia Marino,

who just won the silver medal

in the women’s slopestyle event at the Winter Olympics,

shared in an interview

with NBC

that her favorite food

**at the Olympic Village is dumplings.Marino said in an NBC interview (video screenshot):
“Since I got here (the Olympic Village),
I’ve probably eaten about 200 dumplings.
Every time I come back from training on the mountain,
I just go eat dumplings.”

Marino also mentioned that after training and competitions,
she would hang out with friends,
listening to music, dancing, and singing
to pass her free time.Eating over 100 kilograms of dumplings and more than 80 roast ducks in a day

According to reports, Chinese dumplings and roast duck are particularly popular at the Winter Olympic Village.

During peak times,
over 100 kilograms of dumplings can be eaten in a single day.
At lunch,
more than 80 roast ducks are consumed.

An American athlete said,
On the first day of check-in, I went to try the delicious roast duck.

A member of the Russian Olympic Committee delegation also said that dumplings are their favorite food.

Norway’s Filip Fjeld Andersen also shared a video of himself trying the food at the Olympic Village.
He added:
“Everything to eat and drink is free.
When I leave this place, I’m probably going to gain 10 pounds!”An Italian contestant also said, “The food is fantastic!”Since athletes moved into the Winter Olympic Village
A wide variety of foods
Have won over athletes from all over the world

According to the menu for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics athletes released by the Beijing Organizing Committee,
The Winter Olympic Village restaurant
Offers specialty dishes from around the world,
A total of 678 dishes,
With 12 different food stations set up.

It adheres to the principle of “athlete-centered”
Providing each delegation with
**24-hour, high-quality dining services around the clock.**And next to each dish, a card has been specially made introducing the dish name, nutritional content, and ingredients, making it easy for athletes to calculate their required energy.Because of the Chinese New Year, we also prepared dumplings, roast duck, and other limited-edition Chinese specialty dishes.Chinese specialty dishes include:

West Lake Beef Soup, Moo Shu Pork, and Kung Pao Chicken, among others.

Incorporating themes from East, South, North, and West China,

showcasing the richness and diversity of Chinese food culture.

Sichuan, Cantonese, Shandong, and Hunan cuisines…

From breakfast to late-night snacks,

dishes from around the world are served one by one,

not only meeting the specific dietary needs of different tastes and religions,

but also allowing athletes to fully experience China’s warmth and hospitality.

The charm of Chinese cuisine and culture

once again brings the world together.Editor: Hou Shubing

Proofreader: Ge Qi

Reviewer: Jia Wencheng

On-duty Editor: Liu FeiClick “Wow” – athletes from around the world are won over by Chinese cuisine!