Just like the Xuanmiao Temple in Suzhou and the Chenghuang Temple in Shanghai, which bring together the essence of snacks from the two places, Tangqiao is also a gathering place for various snacks in Qibao.

Throughout the year, no matter spring, summer, autumn or winter, no matter morning or dusk, Tangqiao will never let you down. As long as you are willing, cheap and good-quality snacks are always waiting for you.

Both sides of Tangqiao are covered with various food stalls.

Some of these food stalls sell a certain type of food throughout the year, such as the Zhang family's "Qibao mutton", the Feng family's beef tripe, the small wontons nicknamed "Ah Hu"... etc., all of which are cheap.

Among these delicious snacks, the most impressive ones are fried dried tofu, tofu curd and fried tofu noodle soup.

Fried tofu is the "stinky tofu" that was synonymous with "Stinky Laojiu" during the "Cultural Revolution". The seller fry it in a boiling oil pan until it turns yellow and crispy, then skewers it with rice firewood.

A spoonful of spicy paste is poured on top. The spicy, crispy, hot and fragrant scene when eating it is still fresh in my memory. At that time, Qibao residents could use it as both a dish and a snack. This snack is now

It seems that I don’t see it much anymore.

Another thing that people will never forget is the fried tofu noodle and tofu pudding. These two snacks are still available today, but compared with the two snacks at that time, they are far behind.

In terms of condiments, there were: shrimp, black fungus, minced mustard, chopped green onion, spicy paste and various fresh soups. Three cents of tofu curd can fill a big bowl: white jade-like tofu, green chopped green onion, bright red

Spicy, golden dried shrimps, plus black agate-like fungus, it is truly a delicious dish that has good color, aroma and taste, and is cheap and good.

Fried tofu can be bought for six yuan for a dime, making it an extremely popular food.