Dry Pot Bamboo Shoots
Crispy and spicy dry pot bamboo shoots with pork belly, bursting with aromatic flavors from the dry pot cooking method. An irresistible rice companion.
Stir-fried Preserved Meat with White Chili Peppers
A classic Hunan farmhouse dish. The tangy, spicy white chili peppers and the savory, rich cured meat create a perfect harmony. An irresistible rice companion.
Stir-fried Preserved Green Beans (Bu Dou Jiao) with Pork
Bu Dou Jiao, a traditional Hunan preserved vegetable with sour and crispy texture, stir-fried with pork belly to create a savory, greasy, and appetizing dish that perfectly accompanies rice.
Pig Blood Tofu Balls
A traditional Hunan delicacy from Shaoyang, where pig blood and tofu are blended into savory balls, pan-fried to crispy perfection with a spicy kick.
Xiangxi Grandma's Vegetable
A traditional home-style dish from the Xiangxi region in Hunan, made with mixed pickled vegetables chopped and stir-fried with chilies and ground pork. Savory, sour, and spicy, it pairs perfectly with rice or porridge.
Kou Wei Xia (Flavored Crawfish)
A classic street food from Changsha, featuring tender and bouncy crawfish in a spicy, aromatic sauce. An irresistible late-night snack.
Stir-Fried Yellow Beef with Peppers and Pickled Chilies
Tender and juicy yellow beef quick-fried with fresh and pickled chilies, and fragrant cilantro. A perfect and satisfying dish to serve with steamed rice.
Butterfly Fish in Clear Soup (Hudie Piao Hai)
Tender fish fillets cut into butterfly shapes, gently poached in a clear, delicate broth—a classic and elegant Hunan dish.
Steamed Taro with Chopped Chili
A classic Hunan dish: tender, creamy taro coated with savory and spicy chopped chili. Steaming preserves natural flavors, making it a simple yet satisfying side that pairs perfectly with rice.
Beer Braised Duck
A classic Hunan dish, duck braised in beer becomes tender and flavorful, with a hint of malt and chili. Rich, glossy sauce.
Steamed Assorted Cured Meats (La Wei He Zheng)
A classic Hunan dish where cured pork belly, sausage, and duck are steamed together, resulting in rich, savory flavors and a glossy, tender texture. Perfect with steamed rice.
Stir-fried Pork with Peppers (La Zi Chao Rou)
A classic Hunan homestyle dish: tender pork slices stir-fried with charred green peppers. Savory, slightly spicy, and irresistibly aromatic. Perfect with steamed rice.
Linwu Duck
A classic dish from Linwu, Hunan. Duck meat is tender and spicy, coated with rich duck blood sauce. Perfect with rice.
Xiangxi Sour Pork
Xiangxi Sour Pork is a traditional dish from Hunan's Xiangxi region, where pork belly is fermented with rice flour and spices, then stir-fried to create a tangy, spicy, and savory flavor that perfectly complements rice.
Stir-fried Duck with Duck Blood
A spicy and savory Hunan home-style dish. Tender duck meat coated with duck blood, black and glossy, incredibly appetizing.
Bingtang Xianglian (Lotus Seeds in Rock Sugar Syrup)
A delicate Hunan dessert soup with soft, creamy lotus seeds in a clear rock sugar syrup. Best served chilled for a refreshing summer treat.
Zouyou Douchi Kou Rou (Crispy Pork Belly with Fermented Black Beans)
A classic Hunan dish: pork belly is boiled, fried, then steamed to achieve a wrinkled, crispy skin. Fermented black beans infuse the meat with a rich, savory depth—unctuous yet not greasy.
Steamed Assorted Cured Meats (Lavei Hezheng)
A classic Hunan dish that combines cured pork belly, sausage, and fish, steamed together to create a rich, savory flavor with tantalizing aromas.
Sauce-Braised Duck (Jiang Ban Ya)
Jiang Ban Ya is a famous traditional dish from Hunan, with a deep red color, rich savory sauce, and firm, chewy meat that becomes more flavorful as you chew. Crafted through multiple steps, it's an excellent dish for entertaining or pairing with drinks.
Hand-Torn Cabbage (Shou Si Bao Cai)
Hand-torn cabbage is a classic Hunan dish. Tearing the cabbage leaves by hand creates uneven edges that better soak up the sauce. Quickly stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, it delivers a tangy, spicy, and refreshing crunch that's simply addictive.