Because Yiwu has such a prosperous economy, people from all over China and the world flock to the city, and bring their local cuisines with them. Snacks and restaurants that represent a huge range of cooking styles and cultures can be found in Yiwu, making for some interesting dining experiences. Typical Zhejiang cuisine is available everywhere as well, and is worth a try for its light and interesting flavors and textures.
☆ Food:
● Honeydew Huo Fang (Mizhi huofang)
A steamed sweet dish made with honeydew melon, cherries and Jinhua ham. Coated in sugar crystals and lotus seeds, it is red and delicious.
● Fotang Boiled sliced mutton (Fotang baiqierou)
The mutton is marinated in its blood and seasoned, it is cooked and air cured. The fragrant meat is best enjoyed dipped in a simple mixture of soy sauce, ginger and shallots.
● Shangxi Cow Series (Shangxi niuza)
This series of dishes is made using the liver, tongue, intestine and other parts of the cow, and is a favorite of locals. Each dish is prepared in a different way, using a variety of cooking methods.
● Jinhua Dish in Clay Pot (Jinhua bao)
Legend has it that this dish was created by accident by a Jinhua ham maker. The dish is eaten like a hotpot, with different meats and vegetables cooked in it, and then the soup is eaten last. A variety of meats are used to make this dish, including Jinhua ham, duck, turtle and snake.
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☆ Restaurants:
● Jiangnanchun Restaurant
This restaurant focuses on providing entertainment with dinner. Local cuisine is prepared using a variety of fresh ingredients and seafood, and there are KTV machines.
Add: 72 Gongren Beilu, Yiwu
Tel: 0579-85547736
● Yiwu Hotel
With typical Yiwu cuisine on offer, this restaurant has a great atmosphere and decent service.
Add: 103 Binwang Lu, Yiwu
Tel: 0579-85559999
● Chouzhong Restaurant
Add: 296 Xiangshan Lu, Yiwu
Tel: 0579-85319386