Taro Balls
Soft, chewy and sweet, these taro balls are a classic Chinese dessert made from mashed taro and glutinous rice, served in brown sugar ginger syrup.
石狮甜果
Shishi Sweet Cake is a traditional sticky rice cake from Fujian, soft and sweet, symbolizing a happy life. Steaming fills the home with aroma, making it a festive essential.
Mianxian Hu (Fujian Thin Noodle Soup)
Mianxian Hu is a traditional Fujian breakfast soup with fine vermicelli in a rich, starchy broth. Silky and comforting, it’s often topped with meats and seafood for a satisfying start to the day.
Shanxi Bowl Tuo (Buckwheat Steamed Slices)
A traditional Shanxi snack made from buckwheat flour, steamed to a soft and smooth texture, served with a tangy garlic-vinegar sauce – perfect for summer.
Hutang Rice Noodles (Thick Soup Rice Noodles)
A classic Hubei breakfast: silky rice noodles in a thick, peppery broth with dried shrimp and pickled mustard greens. Comforting and aromatic.
Lao Gao
Crispy outside and tender inside, Lao Gao (millet pancake) is a beloved Beijing street snack. Infused with scallion aroma, it is simple yet comforting, perfect for breakfast or tea time.
Bao Du
A traditional Beijing street snack: beef tripe quickly blanched for a tender-crisp texture, served with rich sesame dipping sauce.
艾窝窝
A traditional Beijing dessert: soft and sweet glutinous rice balls filled with red bean paste and coated with sesame seeds.
Lǘ Dǎ Gǔn (Beijing Soybean Flour Roll)
A classic Beijing snack, Lǘ Dǎ Gǔn features soft glutinous rice rolls filled with sweet red bean paste, coated in aromatic roasted soybean flour. Chewy and sweet.
Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Fresh tomatoes and golden egg flowers blend together, sweet and sour to appetize, warm both body and heart, a classic home-style soup.
Seaweed and Clam Soup
A light and savory soup featuring tender seaweed and sweet clams, nourishing and comforting.
Old Beijing Hot and Sour Soup
A traditional Beijing soup, tangy and spicy, full of flavors, perfect for warming up in cold winter.
Crispy Vegetarian Ribs
Crispy batter wraps tender vegetarian ribs, paired with sweet and sour sauce. A burst of flavor for everyone, perfect for vegans.
Longevity Vegetable
This refreshing bok choy with shiitake mushrooms in oyster sauce symbolizes health and longevity. Quick, easy and nutritious.
Steamed Baby Cabbage with Chopped Chili and Vermicelli
The sweetness of baby cabbage complements the spicy and salty chopped chili, while vermicelli soak up the flavorful juices, making a light yet delicious steamed dish.
素扣肉
Wax gourd transforms into braised pork belly – soft, savory, and not greasy. Steamed with a flavorful sauce, this vegetarian dish mimics the texture of meat beautifully.
Caotang Eight Vegetables (Cottage Eight Vegetarian)
A colorful stir-fry of eight seasonal vegetables, crisp and tender, a vegetarian delight inspired by the poetic essence of Du Fu's Thatched Cottage.
Buddhist Three Delights (Vegetarian)
Three simple ingredients – shiitake, black fungus, and tofu skin – come together in a light yet savory dish that embodies Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.
Ruyi Fragrant Tofu
A savory and satisfying home-style stir-fry featuring chewy smoked tofu that soaks up a flavorful sauce, paired with tender pork strips and crisp peppers. Symbolizes good fortune and happiness.
Stir-fried Cashew Nuts with Three Vegetables
A refreshing and delicious vegetable dish with crunchy cashew nuts and three colorful vegetables. Quick, easy, and nutritious.