Wenzhou's recommended culinary offerings primarily include local snacks and traditional dishes. The following are some of our top recommendations:
Specialty Snacks
Fish Balls: Made from East China Sea mullet, hand-pounded into a batter, the broth is simmered for three hours with fish bones, resulting in a sour, spicy, and fragrant flavor.
Lantern Cake: Filled with shredded radish, fresh meat, and other fillings, deep-fried in rice batter. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this dish is a common sight at night markets.
Duck Tongue: Braised and air-dried, it offers a sweet and savory combination. Traditional shops like Tengqiao are particularly popular.
Glutinous Rice: A breakfast staple, glutinous rice topped with minced pork broth, served with fried dough sticks and chopped green onions. This dish is available at many established restaurants in the city.
Yongjia Wheat Cake: A specialty of the Nanxi River, it features a crispy crust and a tart, fragrant filling, symbolizing the millennia-old tradition of farming and studying.
Traditional Dishes
Dongpo Pork: Su Dongpo's refined pork belly, bright red, crispy, and tender, yet rich yet not greasy.
Longjing Shrimp: A combination of Mingqian Longjing tea and shrimp creates a refreshing and fragrant flavor.
Hidden Delights
Pingyang Fried Vermicelli: Hair-thin vermicelli stir-fried with shredded pork, mushrooms, and other ingredients.
Dwarf Sponge Cake: Soft and sweet, cooked in a bamboo steamer, a must-have wedding gift.
Recommended Locations:
Nantang Old Street: Enjoy snacks like long wontons and lantern cakes.
Wuma Street: Experience the historic atmosphere and enjoy snacks like duck tongue.
Cangnan Fanshan Meat-Boiled Bird's Nest: Experience the unique bird's nest wrapping process.
Nanxi River Bamboo Rafting: Enjoy homemade wheat cakes along the riverbank.