| Salted chicken | Shellfish | Meats | Oysters |
| Mushroom morels (called "Ears of the Forest").
Rice of Im- mortals (a species of mushrooms).Tender sprouts of bamboo |
| Fish | Meats |
The diners are usually seated at square tables in groups of eight.
Chinese whiskey or wine is served in small double-handled cups, which are constantly replenished by the attendants from vessels resembling silver coffee pots. Pipes of tobacco are also passed around at intervals.
Before eating, the host or most prominent guest pours out a libation. His table companions follow his example and all bow politely to each other.
