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Pan-fried Chive Boxes (Chinese Chive Pies)
Golden, crispy pastry filled with a savory mixture of Chinese chives and scrambled eggs. These pan-fried delights are a classic Northern Chinese snack, perfect for breakfast or a hearty afternoon bite. Easy to replicate at home.
Jianbing Guozi
Jianbing Guozi is the quintessential street breakfast from Tianjin, China. A thin mung bean crepe is cooked on a hot griddle, topped with an egg, flipped, brushed with sweet bean sauce and chili paste, and filled with a crunchy fried wonton sheet or youtiao. Soft outside, crispy inside, each bite is pure comfort.
Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)
Thin, silky rice noodle rolls filled with succulent shrimp, drizzled with a sweet-savory soy sauce—this classic Cantonese dim sum dish is a morning tea favorite. Making it at home brings authentic texture and flavor to your table.
Shao Mai (Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings)
Shao Mai are classic Chinese steamed dumplings with thin wrappers encasing a savory filling of pork and shrimp. The open-top design showcases the juicy filling, making every bite a heavenly treat. Served with black vinegar and ginger, they are a must-order dim sum item.
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)
Har Gow is a classic Cantonese dim sum, with a thin translucent wrapper enveloping succulent whole shrimp. Each bite releases a flavorful burst, leaving a lasting impression.
Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns)
Char Siu Bao is a classic Cantonese dim sum delicacy, featuring soft, fluffy dough wrapped around a savory-sweet filling of barbecue pork. With every bite, the rich sauce bursts with flavor. Whether enjoyed in teahouses or homemade, it's an unforgettable treat.
Pan-fried Pork Buns (Sheng Jian Bao)
Soft and fluffy top with a crispy golden bottom, these Shanghai-style pan-fried pork buns burst with savory juice when you bite into them. A beloved breakfast classic and street food favorite.
Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles (Guoqiao Mixian)
A rich chicken broth covered with a golden layer of chicken fat instantly cooks thin slices of raw meat and vegetables at the table. The rice noodles are smooth, the broth is savory, and every bite brings the taste of Yunnan's culinary tradition.
Suan La Fen (Chongqing Hot and Sour Noodles)
A beloved street food from Chongqing and Sichuan, this dish features chewy sweet potato noodles in a spicy and tangy broth, topped with savory minced pork, crunchy peanuts, and fresh cilantro. Each mouthful delivers an irresistible balance of heat and sourness.
Maoxuewang (Spicy Blood Curd and Tripe)
A classic Chongqing street dish known for its fiery, numbing flavor. Tender duck blood curd and crispy tripe are served in a rich, red chili broth. This signature Sichuan dish is a feast for the senses, offering layers of spice, aroma, and texture.
Sichuan Boiled Beef (Shui Zhu Niu Rou)
A fiery and aromatic masterpiece of Sichuan cuisine: tender beef slices in a robust broth, topped with sizzling chili oil. This classic dish delights with its numbing spiciness and rich layers of flavor.
Ants Climbing a Tree
Ants Climbing a Tree is a classic Sichuan dish where glass noodles absorb the savory flavor of minced pork and spicy bean paste, creating a silky and hearty meal that's perfect over rice.
Dry-Fried Green Beans (Sichuan Style)
Classic Sichuan dry-fried green beans with a charred, chewy texture and spicy, numbing flavor. The beans are blister-fried until wrinkled and tender, then tossed with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns for an irresistibly addictive dish.
Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce
A classic Cantonese dish, Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce is beloved for its rich, savory black bean aroma and tender, juicy pork. The gentle steaming method preserves the natural flavors of the ribs, while the aromatic sauce infuses every bite. Perfect with steamed rice.
White Cut Chicken
A classic Cantonese cold dish featuring tender, silky chicken with smooth skin, poached simply to preserve natural flavor, served with a fragrant ginger-scallion dipping sauce. Incredibly delicious and refreshing.
Salt-Baked Chicken (Yan Ju Ji)
A Hakka classic from Guangdong, this dish uses a crust of coarse salt to slowly cook the chicken, sealing in its natural juices. The result is golden, savory skin and incredibly tender, succulent meat, infused with the delicate aroma of sand ginger and salt. A must-try for festive dinners.
Mei Cai Kou Rou (Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens)
Mei Cai Kou Rou is a classic Cantonese dish. The pork belly is rich but not greasy, melting in your mouth, infused with the aromatic preserved mustard greens. It’s salty, sweet, and utterly satisfying, often the star dish at banquets.
Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili
Tender and silky fish head infused with the savory and spicy flavor of chopped chili. Steamed and then drizzled with sizzling hot oil, this classic Hunan dish is incredibly aromatic and appetite-stimulating.
Peking Duck
Glossy red, crispy skin and tender meat – the world-renowned Beijing delicacy. This multi-step roasted duck paired with pancakes, sweet bean sauce, and shredded scallions and cucumber offers an exquisite experience. The home-cooked version is also wonderful, allowing you to enjoy authentic flavor at home.
Lanzhou Lamian (Lanzhou Pulled Noodles)
A signature of Northwest Chinese cuisine, Lanzhou Lamian features hand-pulled noodles with a chewy texture, served in a clear and savory beef broth topped with fragrant chili oil. Known for its 'five elements'—clear soup, white radish, red chili, green herbs, and yellow noodles—it's an iconic comfort food.