Changchun Food - What and Where to eat in Changchun

Yi Guo Chu (with braised non-staple food and main food in one pot): Northeast style cuisine is famous for braised food. This delicious dish is not only characterized with its braised food, but also on presentation. Different from most courses, the dish is served with both non-staple food and main food at one time, with non-staple food braised at the bottom of the pot and main food cooked on the upper brim of the pot. When the cover is removed, you will smell the braised beans, potatoes, and eggplants, as well as the steamed corn bun.

Sha Zhu Cai (braised pork and blood sausage): Originally a braised dish made by northeastern residents to welcome the coming year. Sliced pig sausage and liver is thrown into a pot, together with cabbages, pickled vegetables and rounds of flavoring/braising. The soup is delicious but not greasy and the pork tastes tender.

Li Liangui Smoked Meat Large Flatbread: As one of the most famous Jilin snacks, the Li Liangui Smoked Meat Large Flatbread is notable for its delicious smoked meat. The meat is fat but not greasy, lean but not hard. It is one of China’s famous snacks, with more than 70 stores all over the country.

Changchun Food Streets

Guilin Road
Guilin Road is one of the top two snack streets in Changchun. Besides a number of clothing shops along the road, there are also many restaurants that offer both local and exotic cuisines. The best part about eating here is that you can take away the food and eat on the street. Squid fish, crab, chicken, and lamb kebabs, and braised vegetables in Japanese style (Guan Dong Zhu) are all good choices. In addition, you will also find noodles, hot pot, dumplings, and various drinks there. Guilin Road is the most-
recommended by fellow tourists for street food.

Chongqing Road
The other famous snack street in Changchun is along Chongqing Road, also the most expensive shopping street in the city. A lot of restaurants are found there. You can enjoy the cuisines from various countries in the region, such as China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asian countries, and western countries. Barbecue, cold noodles, and other tantalizing dishes promise to tempt you.