A spicy exchange between tech personality Luo Yonghao and restaurant chain Xibei has stirred up fresh debate over pre-cooked dishes in China—just as national regulators prepare to roll out new standards for the fast-growing sector. In response, Xibei opened its kitchens to diners and launched a cheeky 'Luo Yonghao menu' to show off its cooking process. New Standards on the WayChina’s first national standard for pre-cooked dishes is expected later this year. It’s shaping up to be a national model for how pre-cooked food can be done right. On September 15, pre-cooked food stocks jumped, with several companies gaining over 5%.