Let’s first talk about some of the famous gourmet cities in China that we have visited: 1. Chengdu Chengdu is the gourmet capital of China, with the gourmet characteristics of Sichuan and Chongqing.
From spicy chicken, hot pot, Maoxuewang to husband and wife lung slices, Sichuan snacks, etc., the flavors are rich and memorable.
2. Shanghai Shanghai is an international metropolis in China, and there are all kinds of delicious food here.
From Shanghai’s local xiaolongbao and pan-fried buns to delicacies from all over the country, such as Hunan cuisine, Zhejiang cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, etc., you can find them all in Shanghai.
3. Beijing Beijing is a famous historical and cultural city in China. It has unique Beijing cuisine and imperial cuisine.
From roast duck, fried noodles with soybean paste, stir-fried liver to braised and roasted pork, bean juice, donkey rolling, etc., they are all Beijing’s specialties.
4. Guangzhou Guangzhou is a food city in southern China. It has the unique flavor of Cantonese cuisine.
From steamed fish, roasted goose, soup to morning tea, Shaxian snacks, etc., they are all Guangzhou’s specialties.
5. Hangzhou Hangzhou is a water town in southern China. It has the unique flavor of Zhejiang cuisine.
From West Lake vinegar fish, Longjing shrimp, beggar's chicken to snacks such as crispy pork, fried gluten, thousand-layer cake, etc., they are all Hangzhou's specialties.
The best advice is to choose a city based on your own preferences and tastes and try to discover and taste the local cuisine.
There are still some far away places that I haven’t been to, but I can give you some suggestions about food cities.
1. Hong Kong Hong Kong is known as a “food paradise” because the city has many delicacies from all over the world.
From traditional Cantonese cuisine, tea restaurants, Hong Kong-style barbecue to modern international cuisine, you can find it all in Hong Kong.
In addition, Hong Kong’s night markets and street food are not to be missed.
2. Tokyo Tokyo is the culinary capital of Japan, home to some of the best sushi, ramen, tempura and yakiniku in the world.
In addition, Tokyo has many traditional snacks and desserts, such as Japanese cookies, soba noodles and okonomiyaki.
3. Singapore Singapore is a multicultural city with cuisines from China, Malaysia, India and other Asian countries.
From chilli crab to Hainanese chicken rice to durian ice cream, Singapore’s food is mouth-watering.
4. Paris Paris is one of the most famous gastronomic cities in the world. It has many famous French delicacies, such as French cheese, foie gras, baguette and wine.
In addition, Paris has many traditional snacks and pastries, such as croissants and macarons.
5. Rome Rome is the gastronomic capital of Italy, home to some of the best pasta, pizza and gelato in the world.
In addition, there are many traditional Italian snacks in Rome, such as cappuccino, crepes and panettone.
The above are some food cities worth visiting. Of course, there are other cities with their own unique food culture.
The best advice is to choose a city based on your own preferences and tastes and try to discover and taste the local cuisine.