Li Hongzhang's Mixed Stew
A legendary stew that combines mountain delicacies with seafood, said to be created by Li Hongzhang for foreign guests. It's hearty, savory, and full of umami.
Huohong Yu (Fire-Roasted Fish)
Huohong Yu is a classic Anhui dish. The fish is marinated and slow-roasted over charcoal, giving it a crispy skin, tender meat, and a lingering smoky aroma.
Fish Bites Lamb (Yu Yao Yang)
A classic Anhui dish where freshwater fish is stuffed with seasoned lamb, then braised until the broth is thick and the flavors meld perfectly.
Steamed Sea Cucumber with Ham and Chicken
A nourishing traditional steamed dish, combining sea cucumber with chicken and ham, steaming to retain the original flavors, soft and delicious.
Ningbo Tangtuan
Ningbo Tangtuan is a traditional dessert from Ningbo, Zhejiang. With thin skins and a generous filling, it is soft, chewy, and sweet — the black sesame filling oozes out with each bite, warming you up on cold days.
Honey-Glazed Stuffed Lotus Root
Tender lotus root stuffed with sweet sticky rice, bathed in honey syrup. A beloved Jiangnan dessert that melts on your tongue and lingers with every bite.
Hometown Southern Pork
A traditional cured pork dish from Hangzhou, savory and rich, with a firm texture. Steamed until translucent, it's fatty but not greasy, perfect with drinks or rice.
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.