Crispy Wrinkled Pork Knuckle (Shanghai-Style)
A classic Shanghai dish of deep-fried, wrinkled pork knuckle braised in a rich, savory-sweet soy glaze. The skin is chewy and the meat melts in your mouth.
Jiahe Yan Kou
A classic Hunan braised dish: duck layered with taro, steamed to tenderness, savory sauce, representing harvest and reunion.
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.
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.
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.
Braised Gluten with Mixed Vegetables (Shao Luo Han Mian Jin)
Shao Luo Han Mian Jin is a classic Shandong vegetarian dish made with hand-made wheat gluten, shiitake mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. Deep-fried then braised, it's soft, juicy, and rich in savory sauce. A true delicacy among vegetable dishes that will leave you craving more.
Lotus Leaf Pork
Lotus Leaf Pork is an elegant traditional steamed dish perfect for summer. Choose well-marbled pork belly, wrap it in fresh lotus leaves and steam until tender. The meat becomes rich yet light, with the subtle fragrance of lotus leaves infusing every bite.
Fuqi Feipian (Sichuan Beef and Offal Salad)
A classic Sichuan cold dish, Fuqi Feipian features thinly sliced beef and offal drizzled with a spicy, numbing chili oil. Packed with layers of flavor and texture, this appetizer is a must-try for lovers of bold, aromatic cuisine.