Chinese Food 中国美食

Xianghe meat-filled flatbread 香河肉饼

The best-known contrast is a thin, crisp outer surface against moist meat. The filling is the substantial part of the bite, with less bread than many stuffed buns and a flatter shape than a meat sandwich.

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Xingtai braised pancake strips 邢台焖饼

Expect a savoury, substantial plate with tender vegetables and springy bread strips. The balance changes with the topping: a vegetable version feels lighter, while meat juices and richer seasoning give a fuller main meal.

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Chengde pine-twig steamed buns 承德松枝包子

The chief contrast is fluffy dough against a juicy savoury centre. Any woody fragrance should be secondary to the filling.

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Neiqiu glazed pork 内丘挂汁肉

Expect a substantial, savoury meat dish, with the exact balance of sweetness and acidity set by the cook.

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Shiguan New Year cake 石关年糕

Its appeal is a dense, satisfying grain texture. Some versions are sweet enough to eat alone; others are better judged with the accompanying sauce or topping.

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White Jade Chicken Breast 白玉鸡脯

White Jade Chicken Breast (白玉鸡脯) is a traditional Hebei chicken dish created by a noted chef in Baoding (保定) at the end of the Qing dynasty.

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Baiyangdian Stewed Mixed Fish 白洋淀炖杂鱼

Baiyangdian Stewed Mixed Fish (白洋淀炖杂鱼) is a small pot of several kinds of fresh fish braised with streaky pork and yellow-bean paste, from the shores of Baiyangdian (白洋淀) in Hebei (河北).

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Golden Lion's Mane Sweet-and-Sour Carp 金毛狮子鱼

Golden Lion's Mane Sweet-and-Sour Carp (金毛狮子鱼) is a Hebei (河北) dish associated with Shijiazhuang (石家庄). Carp is cut, coated in batter and fried into an elaborate golden shape before sauce is poured over it.

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Royal Imperial Pot 皇家御品锅

Royal Imperial Pot (皇家御品锅) is listed among the local specialties of Hebei. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.

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Crispy Battered Prawns 脆皮虾

Crispy Battered Prawns (脆皮虾) is listed among the local specialties of Hebei. The name includes 虾 (shrimp or prawns).

Braised Southern and Northern Delicacies 烩南北

Braised Southern and Northern Delicacies (烩南北) is a speciality of Zhangjiakou (张家口) and belongs to Hebei cuisine, Ji cai (冀菜).

Crispy Coated Pork Hock 锅包肘子

Crispy Coated Pork Hock (锅包肘子) is a traditional dish of the Baoding (保定) area of Hebei, with a history of about 140 years. A pork hock is stewed until soft, coated in batter and deep-fried.