Introduction and routes to Chaoshan cuisine

1. Shantou Station: Handmade Beef Balls

Beef balls are the symbol of Shantou. Making beef balls is not an easy task. It requires time and effort. Therefore, just go to any place on the street. Almost all beef ball shops are passed down from their grandparents.

Recommended restaurant: Haiji Beef Restaurant (Baheli Main Store).

Address: Shop No. 014-016, Building 6, Pingxi, Huanggang Road, Jinping District, Shantou City (near Baheli).

Reason for recommendation: The old brand Haiji is a famous Chaoshan beef restaurant in Guangdong. It is also recommended by Cai Lam and Zongduo foodie celebrities. It is extremely popular from morning to night and is a must-try when you come to Shantou.

2. Sweet_

Tian_ can be eaten in many ways. You can slice it cold and eat it directly, or you can fry it and eat it. It is sweet, soft and waxy, tough and chewy. head.

_Recommended restaurant: the old Fuhe Gouwei Wumi_Sweet Soup_Pindian.

Address: Store No. 20-1, Fuping, Jinping District, Shantou City.

Reason for recommendation: Highly recommended by local foodies, affordable and delicious.

3. Teochew-style tofu curd

Teochew-style tofu curd is made by boiling thick soy milk and adding sweet potato powder. It is different from tofu curd in other places. The flowers have a dense texture, like glutinous rice. You can add brown sugar, white sugar, and ground peanuts, which is very unique.

Recommended dessert restaurant: Plaza’s old-brand sweet bean curd soup.

Address: 1st Floor, Huitao Garden, Gongyuan Road, Jinping District, Shantou City.