Must-Try Hangzhou Foods: A Guide to the City’s Signature Dishes
Must-Try Hangzhou Foods: A Guide to the City’s Signature Dishes
When traveling to Hangzhou, you must try a rich variety of cuisines, which not only represent the food culture of Hangzhou, but also the unique charm of the city. Here are some Hangzhou cuisines that you should not miss:
1. Hangzhou Specialty Snacks
Hangzhou Xiaolongbao: with thin skin and large filling, rich soup and delicious flavor, it is one of the classic snacks in Hangzhou.
Ding Sheng Cake: soft and sweet, with the delicate texture of bean paste, it is a must-have traditional pastry for Hangzhou people during festivals and celebrations.
West Lake Lotus Root Vermicelli: Silky texture, crystalline color, sweet and unctuous taste after brewing, with high nutritional value.
Wushan Crispy Cake: Golden in color, with layers of crispy cakes, oily but not greasy, sweet and tasty, it is a traditional Hangzhou specialty.
Hangzhou Cat's Ear: a kind of noodles shaped like cat's ear, with ingredients such as diced ham and chicken, the soup is fresh and flavorful, with a chic taste.
2. Hangzhou Specialties
West Lake Vinegar Fish: cooked with fresh grass carp, the fish is tender, sweet and sour.
Longjing Shrimp: Fresh shrimp and West Lake Longjing tea leaves are stir-fried together, with tender shrimp meat and tea aroma, which is refreshing.
Dongpo pork: pork as the main material, after slow cooking, the meat is soft, fat but not greasy, red color, attractive appetite.
Barking Chicken: made from roasted local chickens, the meat is tender and flavorful, with a rich local flavor.
3. Other Recommended Cuisine
NiuDeDuo Beef Noodle: five flavors of beef noodle, spicy, pickled vegetables, pickled water, tomato, original flavor, etc., each of which is worth looking forward to.
Hangzhou Chrysanthemum and Shredded Chicken: cooked with Hangzhou chrysanthemum and shredded chicken, it is refreshing and nutritious with unique Hangzhou flavor.
These cuisines not only allow visitors to taste the unique flavor of Hangzhou, but also provide insight into the culinary culture and historical heritage of Hangzhou. While visiting Hangzhou, why not try more of these cuisines to make the trip more colorful? And if you are interested in Hangzhou's food or would like to customize your trip, please contact us!
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