1. The three gs: garlic, ginger and ginseng, are all powerful aphrodisiacs, and they can all be found on the menu of your favourite Chinese restaurant. Many Chinese dishes contain these fragrant flavours. Still better, the menu at a quality Chinese restaurant will most certainly contain many more aphrodisiac options.

2. Garlic, ginger and ginseng all increase blood flow and warm the body. This both simulates sexual response and is said to awaken sexual desire. The scent of ginger can also calm the nervous system, thus quelling insecurities. Ginseng has been known to increase libido. These three aphrodisiac giants are definitely the foundation for an unforgettable night. With the foundation laid, you can increase your chances of ending your evening well past dessert by choosing specific menu items that have aphrodisiac qualities. Spread these choices out over the many courses of a fine Chinese meal and your date will never suspect that you are plying them with love potions.

3. Well-chosen starters get the ball rolling. Fresh cucumber with garlic works well as an appetizer as the scent of cucumber arouses women and their hydrating quality can raise your energy level. Quail eggs are also a great choice. Not only are they innately sexy, they also contain a ton of vitamin B1, which is essential for energy production and improved nerve transmission. Round out your starters with any appetizer that contains ginseng.

4. A delectable dim sum course allows for many more aphrodisiac options. Any number of dim sum options contains either garlic or ginger and sometimes both. Containing 47 vitamins and minerals, caviar is an aphrodisiac powerhouse! It nourishes nerve cells, and its zinc content increases sperm production. A mainstay on the Mott32 menu, caviar can also be found in other high-end Chinese restaurants.

5. Packing your main course with aphrodisiacs is a simple matter. Include asparagus, which contains folic acid, known to increase the histamines required for men and women to reach THAT peak. Chilies are loaded with capsaicin which will surely make you hot and bothered. Scallops are a great choice too as they can increase sexual hormone levels in both men and women.

6. For dessert, candied ginger is an easy go to. Mangos are reported to increase virility, and whats not sexy about a delicious mango sorbet? If you must sneak in the classic aphrodisiac chocolate, which releases dopamine in the brains pleasure centers, amongst other benefits, try green tea coated chocolate mousse, an Asian twist on the classic chocolate mousse.

7. There are an infinite number of Chinese dim sum restaurants out there with fresh, delicious main courses ready to serve up the best in aphrodisiac fare. With hundreds of choices, loading up on delicious love-inducing Chinese food over the many courses of a great dinner makes for an unforgettable date night. If your forget all else, remember the 3 gs, garlic, ginger and ginseng, and you cannot go wrong.

8. Site: http://mott32.com/ Email: reservations@mott32.com Contact #: +852 2885 8688 Address: Standard Chartered Bank Building, 4-4A Des Voeux Road Central Hong Kong All photos used are credited to the owners