6 Iconic Dishes to Eat in China (And How to Order Like a Local)
From Beijing Roast Duck (Peking Duck Carved Tableside) (Beijing Roast Duck) to Zhajiangmian, here is what to order and what it should cost in ¥ (CNY).
Beijing Roast Duck (Peking Duck Carved Tableside) (Beijing Roast Duck) — ¥43–¥129
Authentic Chinese specialty from Beijing, Great Wall, Tianjin & Datong: Beijing Roast Duck (Peking Duck Carved Tableside), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Beijing, Great Wall, Tianjin & Datong (Beijing Capital (PEK)).
Zhajiangmian (Zhajiangmian) — ¥43–¥129
Authentic Chinese specialty from Beijing, Great Wall, Tianjin & Datong: Zhajiangmian, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Beijing, Great Wall, Tianjin & Datong (Beijing Capital (PEK)).
Copper-Pot Mutton Hotpot (Copper-Pot Mutton Hotpot) — ¥43–¥129
Authentic Chinese specialty from Beijing, Great Wall, Tianjin & Datong: Copper-Pot Mutton Hotpot, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Beijing, Great Wall, Tianjin & Datong (Beijing Capital (PEK)).
Jianbing (Jianbing) — ¥43–¥129
Authentic Chinese specialty from Beijing, Great Wall, Tianjin & Datong: Jianbing, best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Beijing, Great Wall, Tianjin & Datong (Beijing Capital (PEK)).
Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings) (Xiaolongbao) — ¥43–¥129
Authentic Chinese specialty from Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou & Water Towns: Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou & Water Towns (Shanghai Pudong (PVG — 300 km/h Maglev in 8m!)).
Shengjianbao (Pan-Fried Pork Buns) (Shengjianbao) — ¥43–¥129
Authentic Chinese specialty from Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou & Water Towns: Shengjianbao (Pan-Fried Pork Buns), best enjoyed fresh at traditional neighborhood markets and family-run dining rooms. Where to try: Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou & Water Towns (Shanghai Pudong (PVG — 300 km/h Maglev in 8m!)).