Noodles stewed in pond loach soup

肥东泥鳅挂面 féi dōng ní qiū guà miàn

Noodles stewed in pond loach soup. [Photo/WeChat account: hfwlj_2021]

Noodles stewed in pond loach soup is a local dish in Feidong county in Hefei city, provincial capital of Anhui. It's full of flavor and symbolizes Anhui cuisine.

Feixi aged hen soup

肥西老母鸡汤 féi xī lǎo mǔ jī tang

A view of Feixi aged hen soup. [Photo/WeChat account: hfwlj_2021]

Feixi aged hen soup is an ever-popular dish in Hefei city, Anhui province. It was a tribute food dating back to Han Dynasty (206 BC–AD 220) and known for its delicious soup and high nutritional value.

Hefei Shizitou

合肥霸王狮子头 hé féi bà wáng shī zi tóu

A view of Hefei Shizitou. [Photo/WeChat account: hfwlj_2021]

Shizitou is a pork meatball dish that literally means "lion's head". It is an innovative dish named after its shape, which resembles the head of a stone lion in classical gardens.

Its preparation method is very elaborate. The delicious dish can be enjoyed in all seasons, making it irresistible.