Baked Enoki Mushrooms
Baked enoki mushrooms with a slightly charred exterior and tender interior, mixed with garlic and spice; a simple and quick vegetarian appetizer.
Si Wa Wa
Si Wa Wa is a traditional Guizhou snack: thin crepes filled with colorful shredded vegetables, served with a sour and spicy dipping sauce. Refreshing and appetizing.
Sour and Spicy Tofu Pudding (Suan La Dou Hua)
Silky tofu pudding bathed in a tangy, spicy broth, topped with crunchy pickled mustard and peanuts. A classic Sichuan street snack that awakens the appetite.
Pengqi Sauce Jellyfish
A refreshing cold appetizer with crunchy jellyfish and savory crab sauce, offering a unique and long-lasting flavor.
Hot and Sour Cabbage
Hot and sour cabbage is a classic appetizing home-style dish. Crisp cabbage coated with a tangy and spicy sauce that stimulates the appetite. Simple and quick to prepare, it's a frequent guest on dinner tables.
Sautéed Minced Pork with Pickled Long Beans
Tangy and crunchy pickled long beans stir-fried with savory minced pork over high heat – an irresistible side dish that will have you craving rice.
Chaozhou Pickled Mustard Greens
A classic Chaoshan appetizer, these pickled mustard greens are crisp and tangy. A hot oil dressing infuses them with garlic aroma, making it a perfect accompaniment to congee.
Raw Marinated Shrimp (Sheng Yan Xia)
A Chaoshan classic, chilled raw shrimp with sweet, tender meat in a spicy, tangy marinade—perfect summer appetizer.
Teochew Cold Fish
Teochew cold fish is a traditional Chaoshan cold dish. The fish is tender and firm, served with Puning bean paste, refreshing and appetizing, perfect for summer.
Marinated Clams
A refreshing cold appetizer, clams are tender and juicy, marinated with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and chili, offering a perfect balance of sour and spicy flavors. Ideal for summer.
Macau Fried Shrimp
A crispy shrimp dish with Portuguese influence, golden coating and tender inside, perfect as an appetizer or main.
Macau Olives
A Macau specialty blending Chinese and Western flavors, savory with a hint of tanginess. The fragrant olives complement tender chicken perfectly, making it an appetizing dish.
Octopus Salad (Chinese Style)
A refreshing salad featuring tender octopus and crisp vegetables, tossed in a tangy and spicy Chinese dressing – perfect for a light summer starter.
素蟹粉 (Vegetarian Crab Roe)
A classic Shanghai vegetarian dish that ingeniously mimics crab roe using potatoes, carrots, and eggs. Ginger and black vinegar provide the distinctive tangy, savory flavor.
Blood Clams with Ginger Dressing
A classic Chinese cold dish, blood clams are tender and flavorful, paired with a spicy ginger and vinegar dressing for a refreshing appetizer.
Cucumber Salad (Liang Ban Huang Gua)
A classic Chinese cold dish featuring crisp cucumbers tossed in a garlicky vinegar dressing. Refreshing, tangy, and slightly spicy, it's a perfect palate cleanser or side dish for any meal, incredibly easy and quick to prepare.
Song Sister's Fish Soup (Song Sao Yu Geng)
A celebrated Hangzhou classic said to originate from the Southern Song dynasty. Silky fish shreds in a tangy, savory broth with ham, bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushrooms creates a delightfully comforting soup that warms both heart and soul.
Fuqi Feipian (Sichuan Beef and Tripe Slices)
A crown jewel of Sichuan cold dishes, Fuqi Feipian combines tender slices of beef and offal with a fiery and numbing chili oil sauce. Its rich texture and bold flavors make it an irresistible appetizer for any banquet.