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chinese food take-out
A place without table service where customers order Chinese-style food for take-out or delivery.
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A Chinese take-out establishment is a business without restaurant-style table service which serves Chinese-style food for take-out or delivery.
The food is supplied for take-out or delivery. A particular Chinese regional tradition or dish is not mandatory.
Chinese restaurants provide full service, while Chinese fast food supplies counter-collected meals with tables. This take-out use lacks restaurant-style table service.