There are some basic underlying differences between Chinese and Western culinary traditions. Moreover, the dependent relationship between French restaurant culture and its system of food criticism is rooted in France's unique history and culture. (See "The Love-Hate Relationship Between French Food Critics and Chefs.")
中式餐飲與西式餐飲本就存在差異，而法國餐館文化與評鑑制度的依存關係，乃根源於法國獨特的歷史文化（請見〈法國餐館評鑑與廚師的愛恨情仇〉）。