Fuqi Feipian (Sichuan Spiced Beef and Offal)
A classic Sichuan cold appetizer combining beef and offal slices in fiery chili oil, numbing and aromatic, bursting with layers of flavor.
Roasted Kidneys (Kao Yao Zi)
Crispy on the outside, tender inside, roasted kidneys are a night market BBQ star. When properly cleaned, they have no gamey taste; seasoned with cumin and chili, they get more addictive with each bite.
Northeast Cold Skin Noodles with Shredded Pork
Chewy cold skin noodles paired with tender shredded pork and crunchy vegetables, drizzled with rich sesame sauce – a classic Northeastern Chinese appetizer.
Sichuan Pickles
Sichuan pickles are sour, spicy, and crunchy, perfect for stimulating the appetite and cutting grease. Made with seasonal vegetables and aged brine, they are simple yet full of flavor.
Salt and Pepper Squid Tentacles
Crispy on the outside, tender inside with aromatic pepper. Fresh squid tentacles in light batter fried golden, quickly stir-fried with bell peppers and garlic, sprinkled with homemade salt and pepper. Perfect drinking snack.
Spicy Crispy Pork Intestines (Lazifeichang)
Crispy and spicy pork intestines with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, a perfect appetizer that is irresistibly aromatic and flavorful.
Hakka Drunken Clams
Hakka-style clams cooked with rice wine, delivering tender meat and rich wine flavor, perfect as a beer snack.
Drunken Chicken with Rice Wine Lees
A classic cold appetizer featuring tender chicken infused with aromatic rice wine lees and yellow wine, with crispy skin and savory-sweet taste, perfect for summer.
Braised Pig Head in Soy Sauce (Lu Gao Jian Style)
A classic Suzhou delicacy from Lu Gao Jian, this braised pig head is rich in soy aroma, tender, and translucent when sliced, perfect with drinks.
Water Spinach Stir-fried with Shrimp Paste
A classic Cantonese stir-fry full of wok hei, with crispy water spinach coated in savory shrimp paste, slightly spicy and appetizing, perfect over rice.
Luoyeh Pipa Shrimp (Crispy Fried Shrimp)
Golden and crispy like autumn leaves, with tender and juicy shrimp. Perfect as an appetizer or party dish.
Chaozhou Lengdan (Teochew Cold Platter)
Chaozhou Lengdan is a classic Teochew cold appetizer platter combining braised meats, cold crab, and pickles. It is cool, refreshing, and perfect for summer.
Crispy Fried Oysters
Golden, crunchy coating encases tender, juicy oysters. Each bite releases a burst of fresh sea flavor. A classic Chinese appetizer perfect with beer.
Chaozhou Braised Pork Intestines
A traditional Chaozhou braised dish, with soft and flavorful pork intestines, sliced and drizzled with braising sauce, served with garlic vinegar dip.
Stir-fried Baby Clams (Hai Gua Zi)
Tender baby clams wok-fried with garlic, chili, and Thai basil. A quick and flavorful Chaoshan dish, perfect as an appetizer with beer.
Plain Boiled Lamb Head with Spiced Salt
A traditional Beijing dish, lamb head simmered in clear broth until tender, served with Sichuan pepper salt. It's a winter nourishing favorite and a perfect drinking snack.
芥末墩
A classic Beijing winter appetizer. The fiery kick of mustard wakes up the palate, paired with crisp and sweet napa cabbage hearts. Refreshing and palate-cleansing.
Bacalhau Balls (Deep-Fried Codfish Balls)
Golden and crispy Bacalhau balls are a Macanese specialty, combining savory salted cod with creamy mashed potatoes for a delightful crunch and tender interior.
Drunken Chicken (Zaoji)
A classic Zhejiang cold appetizer, chicken marinated in rice wine lees, tender and flavorful with aromatic wine notes. Best served chilled, perfect for summer.
Poached Prawns (Bai Zhu Xia)
A classic Cantonese technique, poaching fresh prawns in boiling water preserves their natural sweetness and bouncy texture. Served with a ginger-scallion dipping sauce, it’s simple yet exquisite.