Introduction: The roll skin is made from rice pulp. It is filled with a rich mixture of ingredients like bean sprouts, shredded kelp, shredded sour radish, etc., and then seasoned with special chili sauce and other seasonings. It has a refreshing taste and is spicy and appetizing.
Recommended Shop: “Wangji Guojuan” on Gufu Street. Its Guojuan has thin skins and lots of fillings, with various flavors such as green pepper, red pepper, and tomato to choose from.
Duoduofen
Introduction: Similar to a hot pot but with its own unique features. It features a sour and spicy broth, with ingredients like jelly noodles, lotus root slices, and Erkuaiba (a kind of glutinous rice cake) cooked in it. When eating, you use a bamboo stick to “grab” the food, which is quite interesting. The taste is sour, spicy, and very appetizing.
Recommended Shop: “Longlaotai Duoduofen” near the Huangguoshu scenic area has a good reputation. The ingredients in the shop are fresh and the broth is rich.
Qiaoliangfen (Buckwheat Jelly Noodles)
Introduction: Made from bitter buckwheat, it has a yellow-green appearance. When eating, it can be cut into blocks and mixed with seasonings like red oil, sesame oil, pepper oil, garlic water, vinegar, soy sauce, etc., and then sprinkled with fried soybeans and scallions. It is spicy, fragrant, and has a delicate texture with a unique aroma of bitter buckwheat.
Recommended Shop: “Chengjia Qiaoliangfen” in Anshun city is an old and famous brand. The Qiaoliangfen made there tastes authentic, with the seasonings mixed just right.
Dishes
Jiuzhou Laziji (Jiuzhou Spicy Chicken)
Introduction: Local free-range chickens are selected. They are first fried and then stir-fried with a large amount of dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, etc. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a strong spicy flavor and an enticing aroma. It is a very typical Guizhou dish that goes well with rice.
Recommended Shop: Some restaurants in Jiuzhou Ancient Town, such as “Jiuzhou Inn”, can serve more authentic Jiuzhou Laziji. The chicken there is firm and the taste is rich.
Suantangyu (Sour Soup Fish)
Introduction: Using the local special sour soup as the broth base, fresh fish is cooked in it. The sour soup has a rich and unique sour flavor, with a slight spiciness and a fermented aroma. The fish is tender and smooth in the mouth, and the side dishes absorb the flavor of the sour soup and are also very delicious.
Recommended Shop: Among the restaurants around the Huangguoshu scenic area, “Huangguoshu Suantangyu Wang” is a good choice. The taste of the sour soup in this shop is authentic, and there are many types of fish to choose from according to your preference.
Youzha Jidangao (Fried Egg Cake)
Introduction: It is not an ordinary cake. Instead, it is made by fermenting a mixture of rice and soybeans ground into a pulp, then scooping it into a special small iron ladle, adding an appropriate amount of meat filling, scallions, etc., and frying it in oil. The outer skin is golden and crispy, while the inner filling is soft and glutinous. The aroma of the meat filling blends with the delicate fragrance of the rice pulp, creating a rich taste with different textures.
Recommended Shop: Some snack stalls on Minzhu Road in Anshun city make more authentic Youzha Jidangao, where you can taste the delicious freshly fried ones.
Tips for Discovering Food
Food Choices in the Scenic Area
In the Huangguoshu Waterfall scenic area, there are some dining spots near each scenic spot. However, the prices may be slightly higher compared to those outside the scenic area. You can choose to taste some simple snacks like grilled sausages and corn to replenish energy during breaks. If you want to have a full meal, it is recommended to choose some restaurants with local characteristics and clear price tags.
Food Streets around the Scenic Area
Huangguoshu New Town: It is close to the scenic area and has many restaurants and snack shops. Besides the above-recommended specialty food shops, there are also many places where you can taste home-cooked dishes and various Guizhou specialty foods. Here, you can taste delicious food while experiencing the local lifestyle.
Anshun City: If you have enough time, you can go to the food gathering areas in Anshun city, such as Gufu Street and Rulin Road. These places have a large number of foods. Not only are there various specialty snacks, but also many traditional Anshun restaurants, allowing you to explore Anshun cuisine more comprehensively.
