Health and Wellness Body Diet and Nutrition The Best Champagnes to Pair with Chinese Takeout By Claire Stern Claire Stern Claire Stern is the Deputy Editor of ELLE.com. Previously, she served as Editor at Bergdorf Goodman and was the Associate Editor at InStyle. Her interests include fashion, food, travel, music, Peloton, and The Hills—not necessarily in that order. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on January 25, 2017 @ 03:15PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Getty Sometimes, after a long week, there's nothing better than greasy Chinese takeout—especially when it's Chinese New Year. In the name of celebration, try washing down your stir-fry and noodles with a glass of Champagne this Saturday, Jan. 28. "The crispness and bubbles of Champagne complements the umami and spice of Chinese food in a surprisingly delightful way," says Hannah Cheng, one half of the sister duo behind cult-favorite N.Y.C. dumpling spot Mimi Cheng's. "We love the unexpectedness of the highbrow/lowbrow combination. Once you try it, it makes perfect sense." Here, she and co-founder Marian Cheng give us three recommendations to go with your favorite dishes. Go ahead, pop some bottles. 01 of 03 La Caravelle Champagne Cuvée Nina courtesy Buy Now Pair with: Dan Dan Noodles "La Caravelle Champagne Cuvée Nina is a well-balanced champagne that is bright and supple. It tastes dry with a hint of fruit, which makes it an ideal companion for food that has spice to it." 02 of 03 Chartogne-Taillet Sainte-Anne Brut courtesy Buy Now Pair with: Shredded Pork in Garlic Sauce "This bottle stands up well to garlicky dishes because of the powerful roasted plum flavor." 03 of 03 Savart L'Ouverture Premier Cru Brut courtesy Buy Now Pair with: Chicken and Broccoli "A pinot with notes of apricot. It's dry but not too dry, so it goes well with stir-fried dishes."