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.


Sichuan cuisine capital, hotpot paradise

Beijing flavor: from imperial delicacies to alleyway carbs

Taste history through China's ancient culinary arts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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