As the new year begins,"Flavours of Quanzhou"extends warm festive greetings to all! With the guidance and support of the Quanzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce, "Flavours of Quanzhou" collaborates with local culinary associations to present 20 signature dishes, offering everyone a taste of prosperity and tradition for the year ahead.

　　1. Huang Xiangfa Quanzhou Beef Steak

　　Description:Slow-cooked in a rich beef bone broth, this dish features tender beef steak infused with deep, savoury flavours. Restaurant:Huang Xiangfa Catering Management Co., Ltd. Location:Yuanfeng Pavilion, Shenghu Road, Fengze District Contact:+86 13626066882

　　2. Jinfeng Glutinous Rice Balls

　　Description: A traditional Quanzhou delicacy and an intangible cultural heritage, these rice balls are filled with peanuts, sesame, lard, shallots, and sugar, delivering a rich and aromatic taste. Restaurant:Haishi Jinfeng Catering Management Co., Ltd. Location:No. 5, Jinyu Lane, Licheng District Contact:+86 595-22816255

　　3. Freshly Cooked Oyster Soup

　　Description:Featuring plump, pearl-like oysters in a delicate broth, this dish is a coastal treasure. Restaurant:Overseas Chinese Hotel, Nan'an Location:No. 139, Xinhua Road, Nan'an City Contact:+86 595-68972199

　　4. Black Truffle Braised Sea Cucumber

　　Description: A luxurious delicacy offering a unique take on sea cucumber, rich in flavour and texture. Restaurant: Overseas Chinese Hotel, Nan'an Location:No.139, Xinhua Road, Nan'an City Contact:+86 595-68972199

　　5. Legendary Ginger Duck

　　Description:Masterfully prepared using a secret sauce perfected over 20 years, this duck dish is tender, flavourful, and deeply aromatic. Restaurant:Lin Liyan Catering Management Co., Ltd. Location:No.195-197,Tumen Street,Licheng District Contact:+86 19859012256

　　6. Quanzhou Vinegar Pork

　　Description:A time-honoured Min Nan dish, featuring marinated pork infused with Yongchun aged vinegar, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Restaurant:Quanrui Heyi Catering Management Co., Ltd. Location: No. 1, Linzhang Road, Licheng District Contact:+86 15960211767

　　7. Green Island Radish Rice

　　Description:A nostalgic dish highlighted in A Bite of China 2, featuring braised rice with radish, pork, mushrooms, oysters, and dried shrimp. Restaurant: Green Island Seafood Restaurant Location:No.447-451, Jiuer Road, Shishi City Contact:+86 595-88888899

　　8. Hua Diao Drunken Hetian Chicken

　　Description:Slow-cooked in aged Hua Diao wine, this chicken dish showcases the essence of Quanzhou's herbal culinary traditions. Restaurant: Green Island International Hotel Location:No.1247,Bayi Road, Shishi City Contact:+86 595-83877777

　　9. Yongchun Aged Vinegar Braised Eel

　　Description:A famous banquet dish featuring river eel paired with Yongchun's renowned aged vinegar, creating a harmonious blend of tangy and umami flavours. Restaurant:Yugang Seafood Restaurant Location:No.123,Jinhuai Street, Fengze District Contact:+86 595-22301888

　　10. Pickled Mustard Green and Old Duck Soup

　　Description:This dish combines handcrafted 30-year-old pickled mustard greens from Yongchun with farm-raised old duck, slow-cooked to perfection. The broth is clear and rich, while the duck meat is tender and flavorful.The pickled greens are known for their cooling and detoxifying properties, while the duck is rich in protein, calcium, and collagen.This nourishing dish has won multiple awards, including the "Famous Quanzhou Dish" and "Most Beautiful Minnan Yongchun Dish" for two consecutive years.

　　Restaurant:Yige Restaurant, Quangang District

　　Location:Wanxing Plaza, Quangang District, Quanzhou

　　Contact:+86 15959515255

　　11. Shui Men Ah Qin’s Herbal Jelly

　　Description: This traditional herbal jelly is made from selected seaweed from Chongwu, Hui'an. The recipe has been passed down for generations, using a meticulous boiling process to create a bouncy, cooling jelly with detoxifying and heat-relieving properties.

　　Restaurant:Shui Men Ah Qin Beverage Shop

　　Location:No.133 Zhongshan Middle Road / No. 16 Shuimen Lane, Quanzhou

　　Contact:+86 15906072233

　　12. Fish Maw and Yellow Croaker Soup

　　Description:A delicate soup featuring fresh bamboo shoots, golden needle mushrooms, yellow croaker fillet, and premium fish maw. This dish exemplifies the perfect balance of mountain and sea ingredients from Quanzhou. It has been a customer favorite for over a decade.

　　Restaurant:Quanzhou Hotel

　　Location:No.22 Zhuangfu Alley, Licheng District, Quanzhou

　　Contact:+86 595-22289958

　　13. Ya San Jia's Signature Ginger Duck

　　Description:Recognized as a "Quanzhou Landmark Dish" by the China Hotel Association, this dish uses high-quality Muscovy ducks raised for 90 days in the brand's own reservoir farms. Freshly slaughtered daily and slow-cooked for 90 minutes, the duck is infused with aromatic ginger, creating a dish loved by locals. The brand operates eight direct-owned branches in Quanzhou.

　　Restaurant:Ya San Jia Catering Management Co., Ltd.

　　Location:No.128 Xinhua North Road, Quanzhou

　　Contact:+86 595-28101888

　　14. Minnan Satay Crab

　　Description:Red roe crabs are simmered in a rich shrimp broth, absorbing the ocean's essence. A secret-recipe satay sauce, featuring bold umami flavors, enhances the dish. Influenced by Quanzhou's historical ties with Southeast Asia, the dish incorporates lemongrass and Thai basil, elevating the crab's natural sweetness.

　　Restaurant:Yi Pin Wu Catering Management Co., Ltd.

　　Location:3rd Floor, Old Courtyard, Kaiyuan Shengshi Plaza, Xinhua North Road, Quanzhou

　　Contact:+86 17720920345

　　15. Dahua's Signature Muscovy Duck and Conch Soup

　　Description:Awarded "Top 10 Quanzhou Dishes," this soup blends Muscovy duck, a prized specialty, with sweet, tender conch from Minnan's coastal waters. Using ducks raised for over 300 days, the dish delivers a rich, nourishing flavor. Traditional Chinese medicine believes Muscovy duck enhances energy and vitality, making this soup both delicious and nutritious.

　　Restaurant:Quanzhou Dahua Hotel

　　Location:No.429 Quanshou Street, Fengze District, Quanzhou

　　Contact:+86 595-22551577 / +86 595-22551677

　　16. Western-Style Fried Yellow Croaker

　　Description:Inspired by Western cooking techniques, this local delicacy offers a unique fusion of flavors. With minimal bones and tender flesh, the yellow croaker is deep-fried to achieve a crispy exterior and succulent interior. Its sweet and sour taste makes it a perfect dish for all ages and a great pairing with wine.

　　Restaurant:Quanzhou Dahua Hotel

　　Location:No.429 Quanshou Street, Fengze District, Quanzhou

　　Contact:+86 595-22551577 / +86 595-22551677

　　17. Crispy Fermented Rice Eel

　　Description:Boneless river eel is marinated in fermented rice wine and salt to enhance its natural flavors while removing any fishy taste. The eel is then coated in a special batter and deep-fried to a crisp, creating a dish that embodies the essence of Quanzhou's traditional home cooking.

　　Restaurant:Pangu Xuan Catering Services Co., Ltd.

　　Location:No.53 Jinyu Alley, Pangong Ancient Flavors, Licheng District, Quanzhou

　　Contact:+86 595-22308853

　　18. Eight-Treasure Taro Paste

　　Description:This dessert features premium betel taro from Fuding, steamed and mashed with lard and sugar to create a smooth, velvety paste. Eight carefully selected ingredients,including red beans, candied winter melon, shrimp, lotus seeds, crab meat, and dried scallops, are wrapped inside before being steamed. A drizzle of sugar syrup completes this sweet and savory delicacy.

　　Restaurant:Pangu Xuan Catering Services Co., Ltd.

　　Location:No. 53 Jinyu Alley, Pangong Ancient Flavors, Licheng District, Quanzhou

　　Contact:+86 595-22308853

　　19. Fish Ball Soup

　　Description: Mentioned in the Ming Dynasty's "Quanzhou Prefecture Chronicles," this dish highlights Quanzhou's seafood-rich heritage. Made from finely scraped fish paste and fresh meat, these handmade fish balls are free from additives, offering a pure, flavorful taste. Rich in protein and beneficial for digestion and skin health, this traditional dish was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Quanzhou in 2013.

　　Restaurant:Cheqiaotou Wen’a Restaurant

　　Location:No.9 Daxi Street,Licheng District, Quanzhou

　　Contact:+86 13600788386

　　20. Quanzhou-Style Chicken Rolls

　　Description:Originally a dish from the imperial courts, chicken rolls have become a beloved Minnan delicacy for centuries. Often served as an appetizer at banquets and festive gatherings, this dish is a staple of traditional Quanzhou cuisine. Cheqiaotou Wen'a's chicken rolls are known for their high-quality ingredients and crisp, flavorful texture. Recognized as a "Famous Chinese Snack,"they are enjoyed both locally and internationally.

　　Restaurant:Cheqiaotou Wen'a Restaurant

　　Location:No.9 Daxi Street, Licheng District, Quanzhou

　　Contact:+86 13600788386