Cantonese Stuffed Roast Duck (Guangshi Shao Tian Ya)
Crispy skin, tender meat, and a shiny red lacquer finish. This Cantonese classic is a festive centerpiece, achievable at home with patience.
Four-Joy Braised Gluten
A classic Shanghai cold dish where gluten absorbs the sweet-savory sauce, paired with wood ear, daylily, and peanuts, offering a rich layered taste best when chilled.
Sichuan Boiled Rabbit (Shuizhu Rabbit)
Tender rabbit in a fiery, numbing broth with crunchy vegetables, an iconic Sichuan dish that ignites the palate.
Beijing Eight Pastries (Jingba Jian)
Jingba Jian is a classic Beijing palace pastry, featuring eight elegant shapes and fillings. Buttery, crispy, and sweet, it symbolizes good fortune and is a prized gift for festivals.
Longan Phoenix Chicken Liver
Chicken liver stir-fried with dried longan, offering a unique balance of savory and sweet. Tender, nourishing, and quick to make.
Beijing Eight Treasures (Jing Ba Jian)
A traditional Beijing dish combining eight lucky ingredients. Rich flavors and vibrant colors symbolize reunion and prosperity, perfect for festive banquets.
Red-Braised Pork Hock (Hong Shao Ti Bang)
A classic Chinese banquet dish, the pork hock is braised until tender and glossy, with a rich savory-sweet sauce that melts in your mouth.
Buddha Jumps Over the Wall
An opulent Chinese stew of premium meats and seafood, slow-cooked until incredibly rich. Its aroma is said to be so tempting that even Buddha would jump over the wall to taste it.
Old Beijing Bean Sauce
A traditional Beijing cold dish made with pork skin and soy beans, stewed into a savory jelly. Smooth and rich, it's a classic for festive feasts.
Eight Treasure Spinach
Eight Treasure Spinach is a colorful and refreshing cold dish, combining tender spinach with eight ingredients in savory sauce, perfect as a festive appetizer.
Guo Shao Duck (Crispy Pot-Roasted Duck)
Guo Shao Duck is a classic Chinese dish with crispy golden skin and tender, juicy meat. Marinated, steamed, and deep-fried, it locks in flavor, creating a perfect contrast of textures. Serve with salt and pepper or sweet bean sauce for an unforgettable taste.
Sea Cucumber Soup with White Pepper
A classic Chinese soup made with sea cucumber and seasoned with white pepper. The soup is milky white, smooth, and the spicy aroma of pepper perfectly enhances the flavor. It is both warming and nourishing, ideal for banquets or family meals.