2. Freshness and quality of ingredients: The fresher and higher the quality of ingredients used in a city's dishes, the better the taste and taste of its dishes, and the more attractive it is.
3. Local cuisine: Each region has its own food characteristics. If a city can do better in the presentation of local dishes, it shows that the food culture in this area is richer and more diversified.
4. Restaurant environment: The better the restaurant environment in a city, the better the taste of the dishes and provide a better dining experience.
Based on the above factors, the following are some cities that may be considered as food deserts and their reasons:
1. Hohhot: Due to the relatively underdeveloped economy and remote location in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the catering industry in Hohhot is small and lacks diversity. The local diet is dominated by ethnic minorities such as Mongolian, Hui and Han, but due to the lack of publicity and promotion, the local food culture has not been widely recognized and accepted.
2. Yinchuan: Although Ningxia has its own unique food culture, Yinchuan still faces many challenges. The number of restaurants in this city is relatively small, and most of them are local restaurants, lacking the diversity of restaurants in other places. In addition, the environmental quality of Yinchuan is also an obstacle to the development of catering industry, because the pollution problem in the city may affect the quality of local ingredients.
3. Yangzhou: Although Yangzhou has a long history and profound cultural heritage, the city's food culture has not been fully displayed. There are few restaurants in Yangzhou, most of which are traditional and lack other types of restaurants. In addition, because Yangzhou's economy is relatively backward and the level of restaurants is relatively low, the quality and service level cannot compete with other cities.
To sum up, the gourmet desert is a region lacking food culture and diversity. In China, some cities may be regarded as gourmet deserts, which may be caused by geographical location, historical reasons, economic backwardness and cultural barriers. To change this situation, we need to make more efforts in promoting cultural diversity, improving dining experience and promoting local characteristics.