As one of the "Eight Ancient Cities in China", Kaifeng has a history of more than a thousand years.
In the long history, this city has recorded the birth of countless cuisines.
Many people know Kaifeng because it is the place where the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" was created. It gave birth to the Han and Tang Dynasties and the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is the only capital city in the world whose central axis has never changed.
The Qingming Cultural Festival and Chrysanthemum Cultural Festival held in Kaifeng every year attract many tourists from home and abroad.
In fact, Kaifeng's food is more attractive than its beautiful scenery. The night market in Gulou alone can dazzle people.
If you come to Kaifeng, Henan, don’t miss these three delicacies!
Otherwise, coming to Kaifeng will really be in vain!
Mutton Kang buns can be seen on every street in Kaifeng. Whenever night comes, the stalls selling mutton Kang buns will be surrounded by people on three levels inside and outside. The reason why the mutton Kang buns are so popular
It’s so popular because it has a crispy exterior, rich mutton fillings, and the unique aroma of mutton. It tastes charred on the outside and tender on the inside. You can’t get enough of it. Highly recommended!
Tongzi Chicken Tongzi Chicken is a must-eat delicacy when our family goes to Kaifeng. It is stewed with high-quality old hens and secret old soup. It can not only replenish qi and blood, but also remove moisture.
The finished product is golden in color, fresh and tender in one bite, fat but not greasy, and the more you chew the chicken, the more fragrant it becomes.
The most famous thing in Kaifeng is Kaifeng Ma Yuxing Bucket Chicken. In 2006, it was selected into the Henan Intangible Cultural Heritage List. You must try it if you have the opportunity to go to Kaifeng.
Soup dumplings When talking about Kaifeng delicacies, we have to mention Kaifeng soup dumplings.
The soup dumplings in Kaifeng are characterized by thin skin and rich fillings. There is always a saying when eating soup dumplings in Kaifeng: "Open the window first, then drink the soup, and then fill your mouth with flavor."
When eating soup dumplings, the presence of soup comes first. You should take a small sip of the soup first, then eat the meat filling, and finally eat the dough.
Although the soup dumplings are not big in size, they are delicious, the soup is pure and rich, and it is fragrant but not greasy in the mouth.
It is indeed Kaifeng’s signature dish.
You must eat soup dumplings when you come to Kaifeng, as if you have never been to Kaifeng without eating soup dumplings.