Explore China · Local dishes

Famous regional dishes across China — with the Chinese name and pinyin so you can point at a menu and order, plus how spicy it is and where to try it.

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Zhang Yipin Soy-Braised Beef
Main dish
Zhang Yipin Soy-Braised Beef 张一品酱牛肉 · Zhāng yī pǐn jiàng niú ròu
Huzhou¥50–90 per plate
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Bamboo-Leaf Steamed Pork
Main dish
Bamboo-Leaf Steamed Pork 竹叶粉蒸肉 · Zhú yè fěn zhēng ròu
Huzhou¥45–80 per plate
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Huzhou Pillow Zongzi
Noodles & staple
Huzhou Pillow Zongzi 湖州粽子 · Hú zhōu zòng zi
Huzhou¥5–10 each
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Xinshi Tea Cake (Steamed Rice Cake with Pork)
Noodles & staple
Xinshi Tea Cake (Steamed Rice Cake with Pork) 新市茶糕 · Xīn shì chá gāo
Huzhou¥3–6 per piece
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Moganshan Bamboo Shoots
Main dish
Moganshan Bamboo Shoots 莫干笋 · Mò gān sǔn
Huzhou¥30–60 per plate
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Chicken Vermicelli Soup
Noodles & staple
Chicken Vermicelli Soup 鸡肉线粉 · Jī ròu xiàn fěn
Huzhou¥12–20 per bowl
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Hangzhou Soy Sauce Duck
Main dish
Hangzhou Soy Sauce Duck 杭州酱鸭 · Háng zhōu jiàng yā
Hangzhou¥40–80 per half duck
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Beggar's Chicken
Main dish
Beggar's Chicken 叫花童子鸡 · Jiào huā tóng zi jī
Hangzhou¥150–300 per chicken (serves 3–5)
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Song Sao Fish Soup (Sister Song's Fish Broth)
Main dish
Song Sao Fish Soup (Sister Song's Fish Broth) 宋嫂鱼羹 · Sòng sǎo yú gēng
Hangzhou¥50–100 per bowl
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Dongpo Pork
Main dish
Dongpo Pork 东坡肉 · Dōng pō ròu
Hangzhou¥40–80 per piece
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Dingsheng Cake (Victory Rice Cake)
Dessert
Dingsheng Cake (Victory Rice Cake) 定胜糕 · Dìng shèng gāo
Hangzhou¥5–10 per piece
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Old Duck Casserole
Main dish
Old Duck Casserole 老鸭煲 · Lǎo yā bāo
Hangzhou¥120–220 per pot (serves 4–6)
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West Lake Lotus Root Starch
Dessert
West Lake Lotus Root Starch 西湖藕粉 · Xī hú ǒu fěn
Hangzhou¥8–15 per bowl
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Rice cake in Beijing
Dessert
Beijing Rice Cake (Nian Gao) 年糕 · Nián gāo
Beijing¥10–20 per portion
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Instant-Boiled Mutton from Beijing
Main dish
Instant-Boiled Mutton (Copper-Pot Hotpot) 涮羊肉 · Shuàn yáng ròu
Beijing¥100–200 per person
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Shrimp dish from Shanghai
Main dish
Crystal Shrimp 水晶虾仁 · Shuǐ jīng xiā rén
Shanghai
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Flaky pastry from Shanghai
Dessert
Gaoqiao Flaky Pastry 高桥松饼 · Gāo qiáo sōng bǐng
Shanghai
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Leishayuan
Dessert
Leishayuan 擂沙圆 · Léi shā yuán
Shanghai
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Qingtuan
Dessert
Qingtuan 青团 · Qīng tuán
Shanghai
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Fried Glutinous Rice Cake
Street food
Fried Glutinous Rice Cake 粢饭糕 · Cí fàn gāo
Shanghai
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