Braised Bamboo Shoot Tips with Fermented Rice Wine Sauce
A classic seasonal dish from the Jiangnan region, featuring tender bamboo shoot tips slowly braised in a fragrant fermented rice wine sauce. The shoots remain crisp and sweet, while the wine sauce adds a deep, mellow flavor.
Deep-Fried Tofu Skin Rolls (Ganzha Xiangling)
A famous Hangzhou dish where tofu skin is fried to a golden crisp, shaped like little bells. Serve with pepper-salt or sweet sauce.
Hupao Vegetarian Ham
A traditional Hangzhou vegetarian dish, shaped like a ham, made from tofu skin wrapped with vegetables, steamed and pan-fried, with a savory and chewy texture.
Shaxian Pressed Duck
Shaxian pressed duck is a traditional specialty of Shaxian, Fujian. Made with tender duck, it is marinated, sun-dried, and smoked, resulting in crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat with a savory-saltiness that carries local characteristics.
Seven-Star Fish Ball Soup
Hand-made fish balls, springy and tender in a clear broth with seaweed and scallions, a classic Fujian comfort soup.
Qing Tang Huo Fang (Clear Soup with Ham)
A classic Jiangnan dish featuring Jinhua ham simmered in clear broth until tender; the soup is pure and flavorful, perfect for special occasions.
Duck Stuffed with Shark Fin
This classic dish features a whole duck stuffed with premium shark fin, slow-braised until tender, with a rich, savory sauce. A luxurious centerpiece for banquets.
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.
Zhizi Roasted Lamb (Iron Plate BBQ)
A classic Beijing dish of lamb roasted on an iron plate with scallions and cilantro. Sizzling, fragrant, and tender, it's perfect for winter warmth.
Huangmen Yuchi (Golden Braised Shark Fin)
A classic Cantonese delicacy, featuring golden, rich sauce and tender shark fin infused with ham and chicken essence, a banquet favorite.
San Bu Nian (Three Non-Stick)
A classic Beijing imperial dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and starch. It's named for not sticking to the pan, spoon or teeth — soft, sweet and silky.
Sweet and Sour Carp
Golden crispy fried carp topped with a tangy sweet and sour sauce, crispy outside and tender inside, a classic banquet dish that whets the appetite.
Agate Ginkgo Nuts
A traditional Chinese dessert featuring ginkgo nuts coated in caramelized sugar, resembling agate stones, with a soft and chewy texture and osmanthus fragrance.
Braised Gluten with Mixed Vegetables (Shao Luo Han Mian Jin)
Shao Luo Han Mian Jin is a classic Shandong vegetarian dish made with hand-made wheat gluten, shiitake mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Deep-fried then braised, it's soft, juicy, and rich in savory sauce. A true delicacy among vegetable dishes that will leave you craving more.
Vegetarian Ham (Su Huo Tui)
Vegetarian ham is a classic plant-based dish, made from dried tofu skin through seasoning, rolling, steaming, and optional smoking. It boasts a red-brown color, clear layers, a firm chewy texture, and a savoury aroma with a subtle smoky hint. Perfect as a cold appetizer or added to stir-fries, this is a must-try for vegan diners.
Lotus Leaf Pork
Lotus Leaf Pork is an elegant traditional steamed dish perfect for summer. Choose well-marbled pork belly, wrap it in fresh lotus leaves and steam until tender. The meat becomes rich yet light, with the subtle fragrance of lotus leaves infusing every bite.
Silver Lung in Milky Broth
Silver Lung in Milky Broth is a classic Shandong soup dish. The creamy white broth resembles milk, and the pig lung is tender and melts in the mouth. Combined with ham, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms, it yields rich flavors and nutrition, making it an ideal delicacy for banquets.
Fuqi Feipian (Sichuan Beef and Offal Salad)
A classic Sichuan cold dish, Fuqi Feipian features thinly sliced beef and offal drizzled with a spicy, numbing chili oil. Packed with layers of flavor and texture, this appetizer is a must-try for lovers of bold, aromatic cuisine.
Nanjing Salted Duck
Nanjing Salted Duck is a classic dish from Nanjing, China. The duck is known for its tender white meat, crispy skin, and delicate savory flavor. Marinated with salt and Sichuan peppercorns, then gently poached in a spiced broth, this dish is elegant and satisfying.
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.