Guizhou, China
The sourness in Guizhou dishes often from fermented ingredients, a tradition influenced by ethnic minority groups.
Spiciness often from chili peppers like Zunyi chili.
Main eating utensils. Practice using them before your trip.
Dishes typically ordered to share, placed in the table center.
If dining with locals, for toasts with baijiu or beer.
A quintessential Guizhou dish. The flavor comforting, unique, and distinctly sour.
Look for restaurants with "Suantang Yu" signs or large fish tanks at the entrance.
An interactive dish thin, translucent rice wrappers you fill with shredded vegetables.
Customizable and fun to eat. Dedicated Siwawa restaurants or street food stalls.
Guiyang's breakfast noodle. Topped with pig intestines, pig's blood curd, crispy pork cracklings.
Surprisingly delicious and an iconic local breakfast. Specialized noodle shops.
A strong Chinese liquor. Guizhou home to Maotai, one of China's most famous and expensive brands.
Fried tofu balls, typically served with a spicy dipping sauce.
Growing number of upscale restaurants, including those within 5-star hotels.
Abundant throughout the city, a wide variety of Guizhou dishes, hot pot, and other regional Chinese cuisines.
A lively street food scene suitable for any budget.
Dedicated meat-free menus, often near temples or in larger urban areas.
Finding strictly vegetarian or vegan options otherwise a challenge.
Major international hotels international buffets or specialty restaurants.
Increasing number of Western, Japanese, Korean restaurants in city center.
Dining with severe allergies difficult. Soy sauce contains wheat.
Carry pre-translated allergy cards in Mandarin Chinese.
Halal and kosher food options very limited. Few Hui restaurants.
If required, bring shelf-stable options or rely on fresh fruits.
An interactive experience. Create your own fresh rolls, choosing fillings and sauces.
A fun and engaging meal.
Very popular in Guiyang, with various local broth styles.
A social dining experience where you cook fresh ingredients.
Communal dining where a large pot of tangy, spicy fish soup cooked at your table.
Southeastern Guizhou (Miao and Dong areas) especially famous for its "sour soup."
Formal workshops for tourists are limited.
More prevalent in specific ethnic minority areas of Guizhou province.
Occasionally, local food festivals might take place.
Some universities in Guiyang Mandarin Chinese courses for foreign students.
For shorter visits, learning basic Mandarin phrases.
Learning basic Mandarin phrases interactions with locals.
A understanding and appreciation.
Create your own fresh rolls, choosing fillings and sauces for a fun meal.
A social dining experience where you cook fresh ingredients at your table.
A shared dining experience with a large pot of tangy, spicy fish soup cooked tableside.
Dining in Guiyang a deep dive into unique flavors.
