The six traditional Chinese dishes. [Photo/hangzhou2022.cn]

The Hangzhou Asian Games Village Athlete's Restaurant recently held a dining introduction event, local media outlets reported.

The restaurant will begin operations on Sept 9 using a self-service model, including a semi-self-service system for hot dishes and a full self-service system for room temperature and cold dishes, open dishes, and beverages.

The hot dish area offers a variety of cuisines, mainly Chinese (highlighting Hangzhou local dishes), East Asian, South Asian and Subcontinental, Arabian and Middle Eastern, as well as Western-style cuisine including Pizza Hut and KFC.

Six traditional Chinese dishes, namely Dongpo Pork, Sister Song's Fish Broth, Stir-fried Shrimp with Garlic, Fried Beef with Scallions, Garlic-flavored Spare Ribs, and Fried Slice Streaky Pork with Chili, were unveiled.

The athlete's menu has undergone expert evaluation and confirmation from the Asian Olympic Council, taking into consideration requirements related to food safety, prevention and control of food-borne stimulants, nutrition, and dietary culture.

An official from the food and beverage department of the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee said that the dishes have been carefully curated, blending flavors from both Chinese and foreign cuisines to suit athletes from different countries and regions. He added that during the Games, the restaurant will also showcase intangible cultural heritage items related to food.

The athlete's restaurant. [Photo/hangzhou2022.cn]