Eat in Guangzhou and cook in Fengcheng.
The so-called Fengcheng is Shunde.
Shunde is not exactly a city, but one of the five administrative districts of Foshan City, Guangdong Province.
I didn't know this until I got here.
As the only two "World Culinary Capitals" in China awarded by the United Nations (the other is Chengdu), Shunde's cuisine is even better than other places in Guangdong.
The history of Shunde can be traced back to the pre-Qin period, and later merged with Panyu and was included in the Foshan area.
Today, Shunde has 4 subdistricts (Daliang, Ronggui, Lunjiao, and Leliu) and 6 towns (Chencun, Jun'an, Xingtan, Longjiang, Lecong, and Beijiao). Each block has a national exclusive
With its homemade delicacies, Shunde has a veritable food map.
Various food documentaries and food programs that are popular across the Internet, such as "A Bite of China" and "Fengwei", are all inseparable from Shunde.
The Xunwei series is also a must-watch for food lovers.
When you come to Shunde, having fun is the second most important thing, and eating is the most important thing.
Shunde delicacies are not only found in grand restaurants, but also hidden in residential houses on the streets.
In addition to meals, there are countless snacks.
Life without morning tea in Guangdong would be a pity. Not visiting a teahouse in Shunde would be a waste of time.
Just like in Foshan, our day also started with "Morning Tea".
The famous teahouses in Shunde include: Shunde Renjia, Long's Restaurant, Zhenbao Restaurant, etc. These are all for the consumption of common people.
If it's a bit more upscale, Shunfeng Villa is generally recommended in the guide. Whether it's the environment or the products, there is definitely nothing to say.
We ate at two restaurants one after another. We didn't go looking for them specifically. We just wandered around and walked in wherever there were many people.
In my opinion, under the picky tongue of Shunde people, the restaurants here will not be able to stay open for a long time without a few brushes.
Feng'er Porridge is a restaurant that specializes in porridge, and morning tea is also very popular.
The puff pastry pineapple buns are not freshly baked, they taste average, and the skin is soft and muddy. They are cheap but not good, but at 6.6 yuan for three, I can tolerate them.
The apricot-flavored seaweed wedges were a delight, with crispy exterior and visible almonds, wrapped in a thick seaweed filling that was soft and melted in the mouth.
I just can’t eat too much, I’m tired of it.
The most amazing thing is the black truffle wontons in soup. Although there are only a few, they are all full of fillings. The unique aroma of black truffles gives each wonton a luxurious temperament. One bite is very satisfying.
The last steamed bamboo roll seemed to be quite satisfactory, with a salty and slightly sweet taste, which just balanced out the sweetness of the seaweed wedges. It was also a good match.
The next day I rode to Ronggui and crossed the Rongqi Bridge. I was already very hungry. I got off the bridge and started looking for food. I accidentally discovered this teahouse - Royal Tea Garden.
Looking in through the window, the hall is also bustling with people.
Reading the reviews, it is said that Ronggui morning tea is the best value for money. No wonder there are so many uncles and grandmothers.
The salty aroma of the skin and the firmness and lightness of the shrimp meat complement each other perfectly. The six plump shrimps are really hard to fault and can only be praised.
The Southern Milk Lotus Root Cake has a grainy texture and is not very sweet, making it a good staple dish.
The vegetables are used to supplement vitamins, and the steamed pork ribs taste normal, so-so.
By the way, Ronggui is not big and is very close to Daliang. It does not have many scenic spots, but it is Shunde's "food town". There is a food book called "Taste of Ronggui".
We finished our morning tea and wandered around casually.
I accidentally stumbled into Gongye Road, the breakfast base of Ronggui people. In the 1950s, the industry here was developed and it was a well-known economic lifeline.
Now these factories have been closed down long ago and turned into Diesel Engine 1959 Creative Park and a place for Internet celebrities to check in.
There are only a few neighborhood breakfast places that are still standing after being open for decades.
If you want to eat rice rolls, the locals will recommend you to go to "Xiao Po".
Walk two more steps and you'll arrive at Nanhong Noodle Shop.
Qijie Noodle Shop opposite Nanhong Noodle Shop is an old shop.
Unfortunately, I didn’t have a belly, so I could only take photos at the door.
As travelers, most people use Daliang as their base and live near Qinghui Garden in the center of the city.
This is one of the most famous food distribution centers in Shunde.
Minxin Old Shop, Renxin Old Shop, Huanjie Lunjiao Cake, Li Xiji Stir Fry, Wei Ji Beef Offal, Ximei Beef Offal, Minjun Turtle Paste, He Yi Ge Shui, Longan Fried Pork, etc. are all in Qinghui
100 meters around the park.
Among them, Ximei Niuza has the best reputation, and there used to be long queues all year round. However, there were not many people when we went there, and the impact of the epidemic was really great.
The entrance to Wei Ji Niuza opposite was even more deserted.
The taste of both companies is radish and cabbage, each has its own preference, and netizens are very excited to comment on it.
We ordered the small portion from Ximei, which cost 30 per portion. It was a lot of portion. It was said to be beef offal but only tripe.
The taste is a bit strong, and when dipped in the special Cantonese hot sauce here (the hot sauce is almost not spicy at all, it is sweet and sour), it adds a layer of flavor and the taste is immediately enhanced.
In addition, the juicy bean bubbles are great.
Similar to the two strong players of Niuza, dairy products such as double skin milk are competing for hegemony among the three strong ones - Minxin, Renxin and Jinbang.
Which one is better and which one is worse depends on each flower.