When Dumplings Don't Cut It: Foods Expats Miss

It’s almost August, and for Beijingers that means prepping for school, waterparks and air conditioning. For most expats, summertime means the chance to return home and indulge in all the things they’ve missed while living it up in the commie jungle, and in case this Guardian article from earlier this year isn't indication enough, by “things” we mean food – think ribeye steak, Reese’s peanut butter cups, Taco Bell, or even Ferrero Rocher chocolates that won’t cost you an arm and a leg to get your hands on. We want to know, what foods do you miss most?

For those of us whose schedules and wallets just can’t budge enough to fit a trip in, the homeland remains elusive, as do all those yummy goodies that never fail to taste like childhood. Admittedly, Beijing does have some pretty delicious fare, but those of us who grew up elsewhere will know that sometimes Peking duck just won’t cut it and you really do need a big sizzling plate of carne asada and cheese fries.

So sound off below, and perhaps Beijing will get the hint and start serving some of your favorite hard-to-find treats in the future.

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