Pinay Travel Buddies: TICKLE YOUR PALATE WITH THESE CHINESE GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS

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It is the year of the Chinese Goat! And by way of tradition, celebration (and eating) will still continue until the 15th day after. And when you talk about this big celebration among our Chinese friends, it only meant one thing - FOOD! (and lots of them!) This is my little way of paying tribute to my Chinese colleagues and friends for introducing me to their delicious and one-of-a-kind cuisine.

Here's a photo blog of what I had savoured best....from the odd ones (and perhaps more for the adventurous types) to the best ones. I always kept coming back for more.

I did remember some of the places where you can find them so you can head out and try it out yourself. But to most, I simply indulged.

Nevertheless you may want to keep the photo on site so the next time you are in China, you can just refer to it and point it out. These days, most Chinese are happy to post on blog sites as well as get recommendations from fellow critiques. So I am pretty sure you will be able find them. In any case, just go and explore whatever is available...all ready for the taking.

Have a feast!

And here's wishing everyone the best in the year of the Chinese Ram!

China Hairy Crab - very seasonal and mostly available during October

Shrimp cooked in crab meat sauce - at the Chang Hong Lang restaurant

Delectable seafood for hot pot at the Faigo Hot Pot Restaurant. Thin slices of meat or pork and lots of different veggies can also be added to the hotpot (see below)

Snails stewed in soy sauce with sliced green onions - at the street food market in Chongqing China

Black gelatine - at the street food market - Chongqing China

Ma po tofu from Din Tai Fung

Classic ha kaw (shrimp dumpling) from Din Tai Fung

Stir fried kailan veggie in garlic at Din Tai Fung

Famous Din Tai Fung's xiao long bao - one of Shanghai's original so this one is a must-try

Deep fried pork

Classic Chinese pork soup in herbs and spices

Heading out to Wuhan, the centre of Hubei cuisine in China. Wuhan is actually the most populous city in Central China. Perhaps the development of the city had brought people in or maybe perhaps I wonder it is the enticement of eating something new, spicy and not so traditional.

Shrimp in mayo

Crab, glorious crab - slow down though

I don't know if the fish is saying hello or don't eat me! - steamed fish in light soy sauce

Crab legs meat with veggies

This collection of photos was from a place called Chongqing, one of the largest municipality in Southwest China. They are famous for their hot pot - from the most common thin sliced pork to the bizarre pork tongue...don't imagine and just dig and eat...