Tea eggs

Tea egg, which is boiled with tea and marinade, is one of the most famous snacks in China, especially in Nan Jing (the capital of Jangsu Province). However, tea eggs’ exact origin is not clear.

Tea eggs are fresh-brewed and sold and it can be easily found in streets and alleys, so you can eat the tea eggs at any time. It will never disappoint you. Tea eggs taste really delicious due to the marinade with various seasonings, such as cinnamon, tangerine peel, star anise, etc.

The time of boiling has a strong influence on the flavor. Ancient Chinese believed that “the time for burning four sticks of incense”, which means four hours today, would be the perfect time to make the most delicious tea eggs. However, there are no such rules today as there are more changeable factors today.

During the Spring Festival, some families will prepare a lot of tea eggs. At this time, these tea eggs are called “Ingot eggs” by old people. When we visit relatives and friends in during the festival, each of us will be given two tea eggs, which means “Wish you a prosperous new year”.

Manchu Han Imperial Feast

Manchu Han Imperial Feast is one of the most grand and luxurious feast in the Chinese food history. Not counting fruit and desserts, it contains 134 hot dishes and 48 cold ones. Therefore, in total, there are at least 108 courses.

Originally, only the imperial family and meritorious officials had the chance to be invited to enjoy the feast. It was such a great feast that it was always divided into six meals which would last three days. It combines all kinds  of delicacies, including Eight Mountain Delicacies(including camel’s hump, bear’s paws, monkey’s brains, ape’s lips, leopard fetuses, rhinoceros tails and deer tendons), the “Eight Land Delicacies” (including several precious fowls and mushrooms), and the “Eight Sea Delicacies” (including dried sea cucumbers, shark’s fin, bird’s nest, etc.).

Fried Stinky Tofu

Smells bad! Looks terrible! We have so many reasons to give it up. But just have a small bite of it…It really tastes wonderful! Crisp outside and tender interior, that is the real face of the stinky tofu.

If you have the chance to visit Hunan province, China, do not miss this special snack. As one of the most famous snacks in China, it even gained praise from Chairman Mao when he visited the city in 1958.

The Fire Palace (Huogongdian)
Add: 78 Pozijie, Changsha，Hunan Province
Tel: 0731-5817591
Dongtang Branch:
Add: Northeast corner of Dongtang Intersection
Tel: 0731－5501303

Dumpling Banquet in Xi’an

Is there a better way than to try out the local food when you experience a different culture ? Absolutely no!

So, experience Xi’an, you will never miss the banquet of local dumplings, 20 varieties and totally up to 200+ different types, which are steamed and stuffed with a delicious assortment of vegetables, meats, seafood, etc. Here, you will not only feed your mouth with the tasty delicacy, but also feast your eyes on the cuisine art of Chinese chefs.

Tips:

Site:Defachang Dumpling Restaurant
Hours: 10am-10:30pm
Address: Bell and Drum Tower Square
Tel: +86(0)2987214065