During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the differences between North and South food cultures were very obvious. Nowadays, many traditional time-honored brands in the catering industry have developed step by step since then. It is precisely because of such a long history and unique food culture that it is favored by today's food lovers, which shows that the Qing cuisine is still attractive, and it can still be well received at our table today after continuous technical improvement.
Of course, although the ingredients in the Tang and Song Dynasties were relatively scarce, the exquisite cooking skills should not be underestimated, but most of the delicious food appeared on the royal table, and it was not easy for ordinary people to eat a big meal. Therefore, it is rare that the delicacies of these two dynasties can survive to this day. If you don't understand the food culture and characteristics at that time, it will be difficult to make a choice.
In addition to the Tang and Song Dynasties and the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the food culture of other dynasties also has its own characteristics, but the long history makes it impossible for modern people to make an accurate statement. From this point of view, I personally think that the food of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is still worth knowing and even tasting. Even after hundreds of years of history, as long as the cooking technology is passed down, it can still meet the food demand.