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Eats the Chinese way? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

east

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'chinese way?' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'eats' is the wordplay.
'eats' can be anagrammed to 'EAST'.
However, I am unsure how this is indicated.

'the' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for east that I've seen before include "Tom's friend" , "Bidder after North (bridge)" , "To right if facing North" , "Opposite of west" , "One regularly holding hands" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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