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Peking Duck 北京烤鸭
Crisp lacquered skin and tender meat — Beijing’s most celebrated banquet roast.
Beijing · Roast

Xiaolongbao 小笼包
Delicate soup dumplings from the Jiangnan region — steam, sip, then bite.
Shanghai · Dumpling

Sichuan Hot Pot 四川火锅
Peppery, fragrant broth and communal cooking — the dish that made mala famous far beyond Sichuan.
Sichuan · Hot pot

Dim Sum 点心
Small plates and steamer baskets — Cantonese brunch culture in one sitting.
Guangdong / Hong Kong · Dim sum

Mapo Tofu 麻婆豆腐
Soft tofu in a spicy bean-paste sauce — built on Pixian doubanjiang and Sichuan peppercorn.
Sichuan · Classic

Crossing Bridge Rice Noodles 过桥米线
Scalding broth, rice noodles, and a tray of toppings — Yunnan’s signature assemble-at-table bowl.
Yunnan · Noodles

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