The various methods of cooking should not be repeated. The selection of ingredients should be harmonious without repetition. When properly selected, they will accent each other and provide enjoyable eating. Repetition should be avoided to provide a fresh and pleasing experience to the palate. The complement of colors of the ingredients provide a pleasurable effect.
Chinese food emphasizes a sense of beauty.
Properly matched ingredients help to stimulate the appetite. The dishes selected should be neither too easy nor to difficult to prepare. All complicated dishes would be too time consuming to prepare, while all simple dishes would be too plain. The arrangement of the menu should allow the cook time to coordinate the work comfortably.