It is subjective to judge whether a city is a gourmet desert, and it is usually based on personal tastes and preferences. However, 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.

It should be noted that the above cities do not mean that they have no delicious food or local food culture. Each city has its own unique cuisine, but it lacks extensive influence and popularity compared with other cities. In addition, we should also respect the diversity of local food culture, and every city should be fully respected and developed.