Chinese phrase
〜是哪里的菜？ 〜 shì ná lǐ de cài
Meaning
Which region does ___ come from?
When to use it
This phrase asks which region a dish comes from. It is a neutral way to ask about a dish's regional origin, especially when its style or name is unfamiliar.
Example dialogue
鱼香肉丝是哪里的菜？ yú xiāng ròu sī shì ná lǐ de cài
Which region does fish-fragrant shredded pork come from?
这是四川菜，典型的川味。 zhè shì sì chuān cài diǎn xíng de chuān wèi
This is a Sichuan dish with a classic Sichuan flavor.