Lanzhou, known as the "Southwest of the North", has been a hot spring resort with abundant products since ancient times. As one of the representatives of Lanzhou cuisine, grilled fish is widely loved by people. The best fish in Lanzhou is grilled fish. This dish is originally from Sichuan and Chongqing regions, and then gradually introduced into Gansu. It is famous for its unique fire, which makes people want to eat and taste good under the crispy, spicy and numbing flavor.

Grilled fish is usually whole grass carp or guppy, cut into large pieces and marinated, then smoked on a large grill. The sauce for the fish is also very important, which is a mixture of chili peppers, bean paste, peppercorns, ginger, garlic, onions, spices and other seasonings. When you enter the mouth, you smell the freshly-scented fish and eat it with a slightly hot, just-right fire all over your body, making it a memorable experience.

If you want to taste authentic Lanzhou grilled fish, you can go to Lanzhou City, Xijindu business district, Anning District, Liu Xiang community and other dining neighborhoods. There are large grilled fish stalls and famous restaurants here, attracting many tourists and citizens to taste. You can choose different flavors of grilled fish according to your taste, such as spicy, saucy, stewed and so on. In short, after trying once, grilled fish will become one of the must-eat food on your Lanzhou trip.