I stopped in here for lunch because I was passing by and it looked like a nice place to eat. Then I saw the ashtray at my table filled with recycled coffee grounds.
I didn’t smoke while I had my lunch I can easily go my lunch without a puff. I did however spend 12 days in this very hospital four years ago when I broke my ankle and needed surgery. Check that story out in the link at the end of this post. Back then I had a private room and private bathroom which I could hobble over too and barricade myself in. When the nurses came in they said ”cho yan” (smoked cigarette) and stick their nose up. That was the worst I got but they wouldn’t let me leave the room for even a minute unless it was the couple of times to get x-rays.
It was a nice café though for being in a hospital, it is a pretty expensive hospital though happy to say the company’s insurance covers 80% and expats in Dalian are required to stay in the VIP section due to language issues. Sweet!!
People smoke everywhere here though. I should start taking photos of all the wrong places I see people smoking. I even considered a series of me smoking right under or beside signs that say no smoking. I try to adhere to similar rules found in Canada not as a habit but to be polite. Even if I’m at a bar here and the people at my table are non smokers I will leave the table for a smoke to their dismay. I guess that’s a Canadian habit, SORRY!!! haha.
The décor is nice very modern and clean feeling. The baked goods were so so but the beef noodle soup I ordered was excellent.
Beef Noodle Soup
Considering I was the only one there eating I was worried it took so long to arrive and if it would be good. Surpassed my expectations by a mile, I might go back. Well the next time I break a bone and end up in this hospital I know where to get food from. The seating area is probably quiet because they are taking food to different patients.
(The entrance to the hospital from inside the cafe.)
https://steemit.com/life/@solarguy/that-time-i-broke-my-ankle-in-china-and-needed-surgery
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With that atmosphere it really looked like a café, with only cakes and pastries. So was surprised to see that bowl of noodle. :) Happy it tasted good.
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Most Chinese cafes serve cooked food like noodles and pizza sometimes even hamburgers and their version of fish and chips, always french fires too. ^^
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It was interesting to see as the decoration didn't give any clues. :) And how is the fish and chips?
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I haven't found any notable fish and chips in Dalian yet. There are couple shops I haven't been too yet.
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Ah nice post @solarguy. I think smoking in and around hospitals should be wholly forbidden.
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haha. I grew up? I see no smoking in the primary schools I teach and the male teachers smoke everywhere, the guards smoke everywhere and yet I always find a place to hide or just go for walk off school property at lunch time. It's really crazy.
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man, those beef noodles look good!
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You would like these ones. very hearty noodles and so much beef worth the 38rmb
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haha. sometimes smoking in the Chinese restaurant is enjoying.
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I love smoking in Chinese restaurants and bars with my friends. It is a freedom I miss in Canada but I get it, it is annoying to non smokers.
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If you are going to use my post to market yourself you should at least use a post some how related the topic of the post you are spamming. Steemit likes creativity and unique ideas. :)
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looks like some good niu rou mian. you're not a real expat until you've smoked in an elevator ;-)
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Nice hospital! Looks alot better than ours over here.
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Stop smoking now, while you still can?
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It is China and you can pretty well do anything. That's freedom.
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Whenever I meet a new Chinese friend, they always seem to offer me smokes. Seems like a way they bond here.
I can deal with the smoking in public places but when they smoke in the elevator it's a little irksome.
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