Changzhou Food Guide Highlights
STEAMED SOUP DUMPLINGS
Bite into these tender, piping-hot dumplings—each one’s a little bundle of savory broth and juicy filling, wrapped in thin, delicate dough. Steamed to perfection in bamboo baskets, they’re the ultimate comfort bite that’ll make your taste buds sing.
CHANGZHOU SANDPOT FISH HEAD
Simmered slowly in a clay pot, this iconic Changzhou dish features a plump fish head steeped in rich, umami broth—fragrant with herbs and simmered to tender perfection. Every spoonful carries the depth of slow-cooked flavor that’s made it a local classic for generations.
CHANGZHOU PLUM CAKE
Shaped like delicate plum blossoms, this iconic street snack is baked in cast-iron molds—crisp golden crust wrapping sweet (or savory) fillings like red bean paste or minced meat. Warm, fragrant, and perfectly handheld, it’s a beloved Changzhou treat that tastes like a bite of local nostalgia.
Flavor Hunt in Changzhou: Food Map
This is a “Flavor Hunt in Changzhou: Food Map”—a playful, illustrated guide to the city’s must-try local treats:
The map highlights iconic spots and their specialties: Start with fan tuan (sticky rice wrap) with fried dough sticks at Hongmei Market (a beloved breakfast spot), then head to Yinggui Mantou Shop (two locations marked here) for signature dishes like crab roe soup dumplings and savory noodles. Don’t miss Changzhou Rice Cake Shop, where you can grab chewy, glutinous rice cakes (a local favorite). The map also nods to classic sides like shubao (dried radish) and shubi (a traditional bamboo steamer tool), wrapping Changzhou’s food culture in a cute, easy-to-follow design.