Changchun is the birthplace of Jilin cuisine. Since ancient times, ethnic groups such as Han, Korean, Mongolian, and Manchu have thrived in Changchun, resulting in the unique and diverse Jilin cuisine culture. In the 1930s, Changchun became the ruling center of the puppet Manchukuo. Aisin-Gioro Puyi's imperial kitchen attracted a group of chefs from the Qing court in Beijing and renowned Shandong chefs. The blend of imperial cuisine, Shandong cuisine, and Changchun folk cuisine formed the basic foundation of Jilin cuisine. Through extensive exploration, innovation, and promotion in recent years, Jilin cuisine has gradually become known worldwide for its unique characteristics.
Specialty Dishes: Changchun Shredded Pork Hoof, Changchun Three Fresh Vegetables, Huibaozhen Dumplings, Manchu Eight Bowls, Snow-Coated Red Bean Paste, Chive Pancakes, Changchun Braised Pork, Emerald Ginseng Maotai Chicken, Dingfengzhen Pastry, Roasted Deer Tail, Deer Blood Cake, Pickled Vegetable and Pork Hot Pot, Pork Blood Sausage, and Chicken Soup with Tofu Skewers.
Time-honored brands: Dingfengzhen, Huibaozhen, Fuyide Soup Dumplings, Zhenbutong Pickles, and Chunfahe Restaurant.