Street Food Recipes

The iconic Northern Chinese winter street snack. Tart, bright red hawthorn berries skewered on bamboo sticks and coated in a shatteringly crisp, transparent shell of hard sugar candy.

Considered one of the world's oldest sandwiches. A crispy, pan-baked flatbread stuffed to the brim with incredibly tender, deeply spiced, slow-braised pulled pork belly.

The most infamous Chinese snack. Fermented tofu that smells pungently of decay, but when deep-fried, transforms into an incredibly savory, crispy, and addictive delicacy.

The king of Chinese street breakfasts and snacks. A massive, savory crepe coated with egg, sweet bean sauce, chili, scallions, and wrapped around a crispy fried cracker (Baocui).

The ultimate late-night street food. Massive piles of bright red crayfish boiled and wok-tossed in an aggressively spicy, numbing, oily broth. Eating them requires getting your hands very messy.

A famous street food from Chaoshan and Taiwan. A crispy, chewy, gooey egg batter filled with plump, briny oysters and scallions, served with a tangy chili sauce.

A hearty, portable breakfast roll. Chewy steamed sticky rice wrapped tightly around a crunchy Youtiao, savory pork floss, and pickled mustard greens.

Shanghai's most beloved breakfast. Small, yeast-leavened buns with incredibly thick, crunchy fried bottoms, filled with pork and a burst of hot, savory soup.

The ultimate Chinese breakfast accompaniment. Immensely airy, crispy, and savory deep-fried dough sticks, perfect for dipping into warm soy milk or congee.

A quick, everyday breakfast favorite. A soft, slightly chewy flour crepe cooked with egg, scallions, and brushed with savory sauces.

Fluffy, pillowy steamed buns filled with a savory, juicy pork and scallion mixture. A staple breakfast food found on every street corner in China.

A hearty, portable Shanghainese breakfast. Hot, chewy glutinous rice wrapped tightly around a crispy fried dough stick, pork floss, and pickled vegetables.