Category Chinese Cuisine

Dangshan Crisp Pear Dessert

1. Welcome to Anhui’s Sweet Tradition: Discover the Crystal-Clear Dangshan Pear Dear traveler, when you step onto Anhui’s culturally rich soil, beyond Huangshan’s dramatic peaks and exquisite Huizhou …

Warm North China Oil Tea: Traditional Youcha Guide

Lead: In the biting northern winds of China, few things warm the body and soul like a steaming bowl of oil tea (Youcha). Not a simple mix of oil and tea, this centuries-old comfort food blends fried f…

Tongling Shazhu Rice Noodles: Authentic Anhui Breakfast

1. Discovering Tongling Flavor: A Bowl of Shazhu Rice Noodles In Tongling, Anhui Province, the morning air often carries a warm, savory aroma from street stalls serving steaming bowls of Shazhu Rice N…

Gela Noodles: Fuyang’s Sesame-Sauce Street Food

1. Discovering Northern Anhui Flavor: A Bowl That Captures Fuyang On the streets of Fuyang, Anhui Province, a familiar call rings out at mealtimes: “Gela tiao!” This humble noodle dish—als…

Sichuan Chao Shou: Spicy Wontons Guide

This guide introduces Sichuan chao shou (Sichuan wontons): their spicy red-oil sauce, thin wrappers, juicy pork filling, traditional preparation, regional variations, and best places in Chengdu and Chongqing to taste this iconic street-food favorite, plus serving tips and local customs.

Bozhou Beef Bun: Crispy Northern Anhui Breakfast

1. Bozhou Beef Bun: A Golden, Crispy Northern Anhui Breakfast Bozhou beef bun (Bozhou Niurou Mo) fills the morning air in Bozhou, Anhui Province with a tempting aroma. This small, golden-browned, pan-…

Guichi Xiaoba: Chizhou’s Crispy Morning Treasure

1. Origin and History: From Rural Wisdom to Breakfast Icon Guichi Xiaoba traces its roots to the agricultural life of Chizhou, Anhui Province. In the local dialect, “ba” refers to flat cak…

He Lengzi: Lüliang Potato Dumplings

He Lengzi are small steamed potato dumplings from Lüliang, Shanxi. Made from mashed potatoes and starch, they offer a soft, chewy texture and pair beautifully with tomato sauce, aged vinegar, or chili oil. This article covers history, making, tasting tips, and where to try them locally.

Wuhu Knife Noodles: A Century of Jiangnan Flavor

1. Origin and History: A Knife-Cut Tradition Little Knife Noodles originated in Wuhu, Anhui Province, during the late Qing and early Republican eras when the city thrived as a Yangtze River port. Dock…