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Hot and Spicy: How Malatang Conquered China
As a Gansu variety of “malatang” goes viral online, we delve into the history and appeal of one of China’s most ubiquitous dishes

The Confused Origins of One of China’s Most Popular Dishes
How Anhui “banmian” spread across the nation and became associated with a city hundreds of kilometers away from its place of origin

How a Tiny Flower Becomes the Scent of Autumn in China
From drinks and desserts to tourist sites, sweet osmanthus has been an autumn favorite for Chinese people for over 2,000 years

Bones of Industry: Discover Shenyang’s Favorite Street Snack
A simple Dongbei dish symbolizes the rise, fall, and reinvention of a once-flourishing industrial heartland

Noodle Nostalgia: How an Imported Rice Noodle Dish Became the Pride of a Hunan City
Despite coming to Hengyang only 30 years ago, “lufen” has already become a symbol of pride for the locals who grew up with it

Acquired Tastes: Fishy Grass and Other Chinese Herbs and Spices
Discover the infamous ”fishy-taste-grass” and other peculiar Chinese herbs and spices

You Slaw It Everywhere: How Chinese Cabbage Connects Generations
Discover how spicy cabbage connects people across space and time in old and new ways

Mistaken Identity: The Chinese Cuisine with Misunderstood Origins
From Lanzhou lamian to Hangzhou xiaolongbao: Pack your compass and your cutlery as we carve up Chinese foods with mistaken place of origin

Dive Into the Wanton World of Chinese Wontons
Wonton varieties differ from region to region—explore the wanton world of the famous Chinese snack

On a Spring Roll
Spring rolls are considered a classic Chinese food, but did you know they actually come in many varieties across the country?
