On the romantic island of Gulangyu, where colonial villas nestle among banyan trees and the sound of piano music drifts through the air, there is a taste that has come to define this UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the Gulangyu pie (鼓浪屿馅饼) – a humble yet exquisite pastry that embodies the island’s unique…
If you ever find yourself in the coastal city of Xiamen in southeastern China, there is one dish you simply cannot miss. It’s called sha cha mian (沙茶面) – satay noodle soup. Often described as the soul of Xiamen’s street food, this humble bowl of noodles has been warming hearts and stomachs for over…
If you ever visit Xiamen, the first snack the locals will urge you to try is tu sun dong (土笋冻). Often hailed as the number one local specialty, this translucent, jelly-like delicacy is one of the most intriguing – and, for some, intimidating – dishes in Chinese cuisine. Known as the “dark cuisine” of…