xiaochi; Chinese street food; light meal or snack
Refers to a category of Chinese street food typically eaten as a light meal or snack, not a full-course dinner. Often associated with Taiwanese or Chinese night markets.
from Chinese xiǎochī
I went around trying various xiaochi at a night market in Taiwan.
この店は小吃が充実していて、軽く飲むのにちょうどいい。
This place has a great selection of xiaochi, perfect for a light drink.
Borrowed from Chinese 小吃 (xiǎochī), meaning 'small eats' or 'snack'.