Food is the soul, business card and culture of a city. They come from all corners of the country and represent the food flavor of this city. The food culture of some cities is not as famous or distinctive as that of other regions. The following are some cities that are recognized as food deserts in China:

1. Dalian: Dalian is a beautiful coastal city, but its traditional cuisine is not as well known as other large cities. Although there are many local seafood restaurants, due to monotonous dishes and similar tastes, Dalian's food has not formed a unique style and lacks appeal.

2. Ningbo: Ningbo's local food includes steamed buns, beef noodles, fish balls, etc. However, compared with the food in neighboring cities such as Shanghai and Hangzhou, Ningbo's popularity is relatively low. Although local cuisines have been gradually developed and improved, it is difficult to gain wide recognition in domestic and international markets.

3. Haikou: Haikou is the capital of Hainan Province, and the people's living standards are generally low, and the food culture has not attracted tourists like other parts of Hainan Island. Although there are many local specialties in Haikou, such as Wenchang chicken, Danzhou sesame cake and Linzhi cake, their popularity and influence are far less than those in other cities such as Guangdong or Shanghai.

4. Yinchuan: Yinchuan is the capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. As one of the central and western cities, the label of gourmet desert is widely used here. Although there are Muslim cuisines known as "restaurants in the desert" and Lamian Noodles cuisines in Lanzhou, it is still difficult for them to enjoy wide popularity and recognition in the whole country. Therefore, there are many possibilities in cities where food is scarce. For these cities, we need to pay more attention, strengthen the protection of food culture, improve the quality and level of food, and let more people enjoy the happiness brought by food.