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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Hangzhou Xiaolongbao
Noodles & staple
Hangzhou Xiaolongbao 杭州小笼 · Háng zhōu xiǎo lóng
Hangzhou¥10–20 per steamer
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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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Shrimp and Eel Noodles
Noodles & staple
Shrimp and Eel Noodles 虾爆鳝面 · Xiā bào shàn miànFor the brave
Hangzhou¥40–80 per bowl
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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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Longjing Tea Shrimp
Main dish
Longjing Tea Shrimp 龙井虾仁 · Lóng jǐng xiā rén
Hangzhou¥120–220 per plate
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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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Xingfu Shuang (Happy Pair Sweet Buns)
Dessert
Xingfu Shuang (Happy Pair Sweet Buns) 幸福双 · Xìng fú shuāng
Hangzhou¥8–15 per pair
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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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Pian'er Chuan Noodles
Noodles & staple
Pian'er Chuan Noodles 片儿川 · Piàn ér chuān
Hangzhou¥15–30 per bowl
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Hangzhou Cat's Ear Pasta Soup
Noodles & staple
Hangzhou Cat's Ear Pasta Soup 猫耳朵 · Māo ěr duǒ
Hangzhou¥20–40 per bowl
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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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Wushan Crispy Oil Pastry
Dessert
Wushan Crispy Oil Pastry 酥油饼 · Sū yóu bǐng
Hangzhou¥10–20 per piece
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Wonton and Xiaolong Breakfast Set
Noodles & staple
Wonton and Xiaolong Breakfast Set 馄饨小笼 · Hún tún xiǎo lóng
Hangzhou¥15–25 per set
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You Dong'er (Fried Radish Fritter)
Street food
You Dong'er (Fried Radish Fritter) 油冬儿 · Yóu dōng ér
Hangzhou¥3–6 each
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Cong Bao Gui (Scallion and Fried Dough Wrap)
Street foodMild
Cong Bao Gui (Scallion and Fried Dough Wrap) 葱包桧儿 · Cōng bāo huì ér
Hangzhou¥3–6 each
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Eight pastries from Beijing
Dessert
Beijing Eight Pastries (Jing Ba Jian) 京八件 · Jīng bā jiàn
Beijing¥40–80 per box
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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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Fried dough from Beijing
Street food
Sugar-Glazed Fried Dough (Tang You Bing) 糖油饼 · Táng yóu bǐng
Beijing¥3–6 each
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Lamb spine hotpot from Beijing
Main dishMild
Lamb Spine Hotpot (Yang Xiezi) 羊蝎子 · Yáng xiē ziFor the brave
Beijing¥80–150 per pot (serves 2–3)
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