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AI illustration: A deep bowl of fine wheat noodles in clear savory broth.
Liaoning

Xita Cold Noodles 西塔大冷面

Xita Cold Noodles (西塔大冷面) are the Korean-style cold noodles of Xita Da Lengmian, a restaurant in the Xita (西塔) area of Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning.

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AI illustration: A white plate of crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings with browned flat bottoms and pale pleated tops.
Liaoning

Shenyang Huitou Pan-Fried Dumplings 沈阳回头

Shenyang Huitou Pan-Fried Dumplings (沈阳回头) is listed among the local specialties of Shenyang, Liaoning. It is grouped here with regional dishes & banquets; retain the complete Chinese name when comparing local menus.

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Siji Noodles (四季面条) — dish photograph
Liaoning

Siji Noodles 四季面条

Siji Noodles (四季面条) is associated with Lao Siji (老四季) in Shenyang (沈阳). The shop serves noodles in chicken broth, with chicken frames as an accompaniment.

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A bowl of diced starch-jelly menzi in a savory sauce
Liaoning

Dalian Pan-Fried Starch Jelly 大连焖子

Dalian Pan-Fried Starch Jelly (大连焖子) is a local snack of Dalian (大连), Liaoning: a jelly made mainly from sweet potato starch, cut into pieces, fried slowly over a low flame and dressed with garlic oil, soy sauce and sesame paste.

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Seaweed Steamed Buns (海菜包子) — dish photograph
Liaoning

Seaweed Steamed Buns 海菜包子

Seaweed Steamed Buns (海菜包子) are filled buns made with haicai (海菜), fresh seaweed from Lüshunkou (旅顺口), a district of Dalian (大连). The district counts them among its traditional foods.

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