Hengdong local cuisine is one of the branches of Hunan cuisine, which not only combines the profound Hunan cuisine style, but also has local flavor and rural characteristics. The raw materials of Hengdong local dishes are taken from the local soil and livestock products produced in Hengdong, and are made by traditional folk cooking methods, which are spicy, fresh, beautiful and convenient.

"Fresh" is the first element of Hengdong local dishes. Because the main and auxiliary materials used are very earthy, "fresh" has become its important signboard. Native chicken, live fish and wild vegetables are all fresh and tender, and they are very safe to eat. With the continuous improvement of living standards, people put forward higher requirements for diet. Paying attention to nutrition and advocating nature has become a new fashion, and local dishes featuring green, environmental protection and nature have naturally become everyone's first choice.

"Spicy" is another important element of Hengdong local dishes, which is neither spicy nor authentic. Hunan cuisine is famous for its spicy flavor, and Hengdong local cuisine has inherited this tradition. Hunan cuisine has a different spicy taste from Sichuan cuisine. Pepper used in Sichuan cuisine has a particularly strong taste. The spicy taste of Hunan cuisine is mostly reflected by pepper, which is slightly lighter than Sichuan cuisine. Diners from other places (mainly from other provinces) rarely eat local dishes in Hengdong, but it is acceptable for everyone to return to spicy food. They think it's natural spicy and really appetizing.

The "beauty" of Hengdong local dishes is not only reflected in the style of dishes, but also in the richness of content. The utensils for serving vegetables are not very fancy, but mostly farmers' big names. The food is thick, not fancy, but very affordable. Eight bowls of Hunan waist pads used by Hengdong people, the first bowl is commonly known as "seven layers" and consists of seven different layers of food. A full bowl gives people the feeling of kindness, just like Hengdong people.

"Then" is natural and convenient. There are many local food shops in Hengdong. It's really convenient to think of eating local food in Hengdong. When Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway comes down, just go to any restaurant and order some dishes. In a few minutes, your order will be served. There are many chefs and stoves lined up in famous restaurants. You fry a few dishes, and he will cook several dishes soon.