Exploring a culinary journey in Jiaozuo, Henan

Jiaozuo has a wide variety of delicious food, but it is not as well-known nationwide as Kaifeng and Luoyang. However, it still has its own unique characteristics, especially in Boai, Qinyang, Mengzhou, Wenxian, and Wuzhi, where there are many distinctive local dishes.

Grandpa Ma's Beef Noodles

Upon entering the noodle shop, waves of heat hit you, not only from the bustling crowd inside but also from the busy kitchen nearby. The water in the pot is boiling, and the neatly dressed, clean chef is selecting the cooked noodles. Another chef is adding condiments and beef broth to the bowl of noodles. The two chefs work in perfect harmony, operating in an orderly manner with skilled movements that leave onlookers in awe.

Jiaozuo Guest House

Huai Mansion Medicinal Cuisine features 'Huai Yam, Huai Rehmannia, Huai Achyranthes, Huai Chrysanthemum' as the main ingredients, paired with various suitable ingredients. The cooking methods mainly include stewing, steaming, frying, and blanching. Each dish embodies the essence of nature, the spirit of herbs, and the benefits of health preservation, making it highly favored by diners. Jiaozuo Guest House uses Huai Yam, Huai Rehmannia, Huai Achyranthes, and Huai Chrysanthemum as the main ingredients, complemented by a variety of other ingredients, to cook delicious dishes full of aroma, presenting diners with a distinctive culinary feast. The banquet is set against the backdrop of Huai Mansion's celebrity culture, integrating Taiji culture and landscape culture, and is represented by the four main Huai medicinal dishes, forming a unique Henan cuisine style.

Yuntaishan Yundoudou Food City

When you arrive in Jiaozuo, how can you not visit Yuntaishan and Yundoudou Food City? Here, consumption is card-based. First, you need to purchase a Yundoudou Food Card at the front desk, which costs 5 yuan as a base fee. Then, you can decide how much money to load onto the card. Generally speaking, a bowl of noodles or rice noodles starts at 18 yuan. There are also stalls selling dishes and rice, offering a variety of options. The first floor is the most crowded because it features performances, including Sichuan opera face-changing and traditional acrobatics, all of which are superb and win rounds of applause from the audience.

Qinyang Dong Guoqing Donkey Meat Restaurant

When talking about the traditional specialty food of Jiaozuo, the term 'donkey meat' will definitely come to people's minds. And when it comes to donkey meat, the most famous type is undoubtedly 'Naotang Donkey'. Naotang donkey meat cuisine is a unique traditional folk delicacy in the northwest region of Henan Province. It was first created by Dong Zizhen from Nanguan Village, Baixiang Town, Qinyang City during the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, and it has a history of over 300 years.

Huajian Alley

As a foodie, the must-visit place in Bo'ai is Huajian Alley. Known for its snacks, Huajian Alley is the most famous snack street in Bo'ai County. Located at the intersection of Qingcheng Road and Wenhua Road in Bo'ai County, a small Jiangnan under the Taihang Mountains, Huajian Alley showcases traditional snacks from all over the county. It is an excellent place to experience the county's culinary delights, including small cart beef, beef steak, beef balls, and big bones.