Food World
Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 145 countries — what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
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Mooncake
Dense moulded pastry eaten at the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Stinky Tofu
Pungent fermented tofu, deep-fried until crisp.
Tea Eggs
Eggs simmered in spiced tea for a marbled shell.
Wu Xiang Fen
A warming southern-Chinese rice-noodle dish tossed in a five-spice blend of cinnamon, star anise, Sichuan pepper, clove and fennel, with pickled vegetables, peanuts and a glossy chili oil.
Braised Abalone
Rooted in China, Braised Abalone is a seafood enjoyed for generations.
Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao is the legendary charcoal-roasted Wuyi rock oolong from Fujian, brewed gongfu-style for a deep, mineral, honey-floral cup.
Galinha à Portuguesa
Galinha à Portuguesa counts among the traditional food of China, a poultry dish locals hold dear.
Rousong
Rousong is a traditional snack from China.
Zhu za Tang
Zhu za Tang is one of the classic dishes in the offal soup tradition of China.
Century Egg
Preserved egg with amber jelly and a dark green yolk.
Furu
Furu is one of the classic dishes in the condiment tradition of China.
Rice Noodle Roll
Rooted in China, Rice Noodle Roll is a snack enjoyed for generations.
Rice Vermicelli
From China, Rice Vermicelli is a well-known noodle dish.
Yancheng Long Xia
Yancheng long xia are freshwater crayfish from Jiangsu province, boiled with chilli, garlic and Sichuan peppercorn and eaten from huge shared piles.