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.
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.
Shredded Chicken Cold Noodles
A classic Sichuan cold noodle dish with tender shredded chicken, smooth noodles, rich sesame sauce, and a tangy spicy kick. Perfect for summer refreshment.
Chuanbei Liangfen (Sichuan Cold Jelly)
Chuanbei Liangfen is a traditional Sichuan snack known for its spicy, numbing flavor and silky, springy texture. Drizzled with chili oil, it's irresistible.
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.
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.
Fried Shrimp Dates
A classic Chaoshan snack with a crispy exterior and tender, springy interior. The perfect marriage of shrimp and pork, fried until golden, it's utterly irresistible.
Luo Han Prawns
A classic Chinese dish: prawns stuffed with shrimp mousse, deep-fried until golden, then coated in a tangy-sweet tomato sauce. Crispy, juicy, and beautifully shaped.
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.
Old Beijing Hot and Sour Soup
A traditional Beijing soup, tangy and spicy, full of flavors, perfect for warming up in cold winter.
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.
Hawthorn Pork Strips
A tangy and sweet home-style meat dish. The fruity flavor of hawthorn infuses the pork strips, creating a dry and chewy texture that stimulates the appetite, perfect with rice.
Enoki Mushroom and Tripe Salad with Garlic
A classic Chinese cold dish combining enoki mushrooms and tripe strips, dressed in a garlicky sauce for a refreshing and appetizing flavor.
Ginger Sauce Ark Shell
Tender and juicy ark shells tossed with a zesty ginger dressing, this refreshing seafood appetizer is perfect for summer.
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.
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.