Category Chinese Cuisine

Sanhe Rice Dumplings: Hefei’s Golden Snack

1. Sanhe Rice Dumplings: Discover Hefei’s Golden Culinary Treasure In Hefei, Anhui, the ancient water town of Sanhe is famed not only for its bridges and canals but also for a beloved local snac…

Glutinous Rice Dumplings: Taste China’s Sweet Tradition

This guide introduces glutinous rice dumplings—soft, sweet Chinese snacks with centuries of cultural meaning. Learn their history, traditional fillings, regional flavors, best places to taste in Jiangnan cities, practical dining tips, and an easy family-friendly homemade recipe to recreate the comforting treat at home.

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…