The seven giants in China’s street food industry: have you tried them all?
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(Shandong) Yellow Braised Chicken Rice: Although yellow braised chicken rice is a traditional delicacy from Jinan, Shandong, its presence in restaurants across the country is relatively recent; it can be considered a newcomer in the field of snack and food services.
(Yunnan) Guoqiao Rice Noodles are also a popular snack throughout the country; they belong to the Yunnan cuisine style. The ingredients for bridge rice noodles are diverse – there’s almost everything from chicken to duck to fish – and it’s finished with goose fat on top.
(Nanjing) Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup – “Not a single duck can escape Nanjing alive,” is a very classic saying among the people of Nanjing. When it comes to cooking duck, Nanjing is truly unparalleled. There are many delicious dishes related to ducks, but duck blood vermicelli soup is the affordable snack that has become the most popular and widely enjoyed.
““Jigong” refers to a rooster, and it is the dialect term used in the Sichuan and Chongqing areas. The funny thing is that Chongqing Chicken Pot actually has nothing to do with Chongqing. The so-called Chongqing chicken pot is a \"mix\" of Chongqing-style roasted roosters and dry-pot chicken; anything outside Chongqing can be considered imitation.
Sichuan Malatang – Malatang is a very well-known snack, simple and affordable. However, today’s street-style hot pot generally does not have a place name prefix. The origin of malatang lies in the Leshan area of Sichuan. Malatang is also a timeless snack; as the name suggests, it gains its flavor from being \"spicy,\" \"hot,\" and \"steaming.\"
Lanzhou ramen: There are many types of ramen across the country, but in the eyes of many, Lanzhou ramen is the authentic version. Lanzhou lamian is one of the “Top 10 Noodles in China” and has been named “the best noodle in China”. Emphasize being \"clean and honest.\" It is said that Lanzhou ramen originated in the Tang Dynasty, and today it is one of YSL’s most iconic dishes.
Shaxian Snacks – Among all snack options, I only acknowledge Shaxian, as it has turned snacks into a form of culture. Every year on December 8th of the Gregorian calendar, the Shaxian Snacks Tourism and Culture Festival is held. Shaxian is different from some of the restaurants mentioned above; whether in terms of its existence or its reputation, it isn’t something that has emerged recently. Shaxian snacks originated from the dietary culture of the Central Plains during the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, and eventually became popular in Shaxian.