1. Prune vegetables (i.e. Ugan vegetables): It is a cheap and high-quality traditional non-staple food in Shaoxing, and it is also a famous specialty of Shaoxing. Shaoxing prunes have dark oil, mellow flavor and are durable for storage. It can be divided into three types: dried cabbage, dried rapeseed and dried mustard greens. The best dried mustard greens are pickled and sun-dried vegetables of the variety "Bainao mustard". The prunes and braised pork are fat but not greasy, fragrant and delicious.
2. Fried stinky tofu: a must-try. Unlike Changsha’s stinky tofu, which has a dark appearance, Shaoxing’s stinky tofu still retains its golden appearance. It is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. Those who like to eat it will find it smells delicious. Don't forget to apply some sauce on the outside. There are sweet sauce and hot sauce. Shaoxing's stinky tofu is all over the streets, so you don't have to worry about not finding it.
3. Butter pancake: a Shaoxing special snack similar to egg tarts. In fact, it is not considered a local original. The butter pancake looks like a round white top hat. It consists of two parts. The top is white like a snow mountain and is made of egg white foam. The bottom is a cake-like skin, which is like a small bowl. It is made by mixing flour and eggs and putting them in the oven. It tastes soft, sweet and has a good taste.
4. Braised chicken: It looks like white-chopped chicken and retains the original flavor of chicken. However, the difference is that braised chicken is marinated with wine lees and has a more aromatic aroma than white-chopped chicken. Coupled with fresh and tender chicken, it is a unique taste of Shaoxing. I recommend Xianheng Hotel, but the one in Xinchang is more delicious, and its popularity is much higher than that in downtown Shaoxing. You can buy delicious food here online.
5. Fennel beans and rice wine: They should be tasted together. After all, it is a major feature of Lu Xun's works, so it is best to go to Xianheng Hotel to find it. There is a "Bronze Statue of Kong Yiji" at the door, 1 The first floor is a bit like a "canteen", "buy a card first and then order food"; the second floor is for "cooking", and the "antique" layout is "full of Shaoxing flavor".