Over 60,000 traditional dishes

Variety of flavors; different in seasons; emphasis on appearance; focus on tastes; countless techniques; combination of medicine and food; much more snacks than dishes.

THE INFLUENCE

The discovery of Hunan pottery and rice seeds recorded the tens of thousands of years of history of Chinese food culture. From the perspective of influence, Chinese food culture directly affects Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore and other countries, and it is the core of the oriental food culture circle. At the same time, it also indirectly affects Europe, America, Africa and Oceania, such as China's vegetarian culture, tea culture, soy and vinegar, pasta, medicated food, ceramic tableware and soybeans, which benefit billions of people around the world. Chinese cuisine pays particular attention to appearance, fragrance, and tastes with all. Because of its vast territory and many ethnic groups, the cuisine styles vary from place to place. Among them, the most famous are the eight cuisines, which are named after the abbreviations (in Chinese) of their respective provinces of origin. And there are different branch factions under each cuisine.

Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy, Salty
Stir-fry, Quick-fry, Deep-fry, Braise, Pan-fry, Bake, Roast, Simmer, Stew, Steam, Boil, Bake, Stew, Honey, Quick-boil with oil, Mix, Marinate, Freeze, Blanch, Sauté, Pull sugar, Preserve, Smoke, Roll, Slide, Paste

EIGHT CUISINE GROUPS

Spicy
Strongly flavored
Sichuan cuisine
川菜
Sichuan cuisine

SICHUAN CUISINE

One of the most famous Chinese dishes in the world, hotpot is particularly famous.

Fragrant
Spicy
Hunan cuisine
湘菜
Hunan cuisine

HUNAN CUISINE

Chili, pepper, and scallions are usually essential ingredients in local cuisine.

Natural flavor
Guangdong Cuisine
粤菜
Guangdong Cuisine

GUANGDONG CUISINE

Perhaps it's the most widely available Chinese regional cuisine outside of China

Sweet
Sour
Salty
Savory
Fujian Cuisine
闽菜
Fujian Cuisine

FUJIAN CUISINE

The most distinct features of Fujian Cuisine are their 'pickled tastes'

Braising
Stewing
Anhui Cuisine
徽菜
Anhui Cuisine

ANHUI CUISINE

Ham and sugar are usually added to improve the taste of the dishes

Aromatic
fresh
crisp
tender
Shandong Cuisine
鲁菜
Shandong Cuisine

SHANDONG CUISINE

Soups are given much emphasis in Shandong dishes, whose history is as old as Confucious himself

Fresh
tender
soft
Zhejiang Cuisine
浙菜
Zhejiang Cuisine

ZHEJIANG CUISINE

Comprising local cuisines of Hangzhou, Ningbo and Shaoxing, Zhejiang Cuisine wins its reputation for tenderness with mellow fragrance

Light
fresh
sweet
elegant
Jiangsu Cuisine
苏菜
Jiangsu Cuisine

JIANGSU CUISINE

Selected cuisine for state banquets, of which the carving techniques are especially precious

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Dongpo Pork

Dongpo Pork

Dongpo Pork uses pork as the main ingredient. It has a bright red color, a rich and mellow flavor. The meat is tender and not crumbly, and it is fragrant and not greasy. Its unique cooking process and excellent taste make it a treasure of Chinese cuisine.

Beijing Roast Duck

Beijing Roast Duck

Beijing Roast Duck is renowned for its unique flavor. Carefully selected high-quality ducks are meticulously roasted until the skin is golden and crispy, and the meat is tender and juicy. Paired with thin pancakes, scallions, cucumbers, and sweet bean sauce, it offers a rich and memorable taste.

West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy

West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy

West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy selects fresh grass carp. Through a unique cooking process, the fish is intact, and a sweet and sour thick gravy is poured on it. The color is bright red, just like the beautiful scenery of West Lake reflected on the plate.