Dalian, as an important city in the northeast of China, has a rich food culture. From seafood to barbecue, from snacks to big meals, there are so many kinds of food in Dalian that people are overwhelmed. In order to better understand Dalian's food culture, we specially came to Dalian Food Network to explore the most authentic food culture in Dalian.

First stop: snacks in the old street in Zhongshan District

The old street in Zhongshan District is one of the oldest commercial streets in Dalian. There are many snack bars with decades of history and it is an important representative of Dalian's food culture. When we came here, the first one we tried was the old-fashioned "Zhang Ruiji" kebab. The kebabs here are made of local beef and mutton with special seasonings, which are delicious and memorable.

Next, we came to the store of "Tiger Beach Barbecue". The kebabs here are very distinctive, with not only traditional beef and mutton, but also seafood and vegetables to choose from. We tasted a seafood kebab, and the delicious taste made people linger.

second stop: seafood stalls in Xinghai Square

Xinghai Square is a famous scenic spot in Dalian, and the seafood stalls here are also an important part of Dalian's food culture. We came here and ordered a hairy crab and a grilled fish. The delicious meat quality and rich paste juice of hairy crabs are very enjoyable, while the grilled fish is crispy and delicious, and it tastes better with special sauce.

Third stop: Xigang District Mala Tang

Mala Tang is a traditional snack in Dalian, which is famous for its spicy and hemp flavor. We went to a mala Tang restaurant in Xigang District and ordered a beef mala Tang and a duck blood mala Tang. The spicy soup base here is made of kelp and persimmon pepper, which are local specialties, and the taste is rich and mouth watering. With fresh beef and duck blood, it is even more appetizing.

Fourth stop: Korean cuisine in Shahekou District

Dalian is also rich in Korean food culture. We went to a Korean restaurant in Shahekou District and tasted local bibimbap and fried chicken. Bibimbap is made of local high-quality rice and various vegetables, which are delicious with barbecue and sauce. The fried chicken is fried golden and crisp, with special sauce, which makes people's appetite open.