Jinmao Shizi Yu 金毛狮子鱼

Cucumber Banquet 黄瓜宴

Chrysanthemum-shaped Sleeve Fish 菊花鱿鱼

Hui’s Braised Chicken (Majia chicken) 马家鸡

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Jinmao Shizi Yu 金毛狮子鱼
This dish was invented by famous chef of Zhonghua Restaurant in Shijiazhuang in the early Republic of China. The fish looks like a golden lion; hence its name Jinmao (lion). Aside from being a culinary work of art, the dish is sweet and sour, which comes from its delicate sauce.  When trying this dish, it is recommended that you try it at a higher scale restaurant to ensure that the fish is fresh. 

Cucumber Banquet 黄瓜宴
Cucumber Banquet is a very famous banquet in Shijiazhuang, which was invented by the chef in Yanchun Restaurant. The banquet is consisting of 8 cold dishes and 12 hot dishes, with cucumber as its main ingredient.  However, its taste is not limited to cucumber is not additional spices are added to maintain the true flavor of the dish.  This is a great banquet for those that like to eat a lot and not put on the weight for Chinese believe that cucumber is a great food that prevents you from gaining weight. 

Chrysanthemum-shaped Sleeve Fish 菊花鱿鱼
The Chrysanthemum-shaped sleeve fish is probably the most popular local dish that the Shijiazhuang cooks prepare. The dish is known not only for its culinary attributes, but also for it is hailed a piece of art.  Visitors to this city should never leave before they have at least tried it once.

The artwork of the dish is in the carving technique, a skill for which the Shijiazhuang people are famed. Chefs cut the torso of the fish into chrysanthemum shape and then deep-fry it.  The fish shrinks in size and the final dish is known for its pleasing golden color. If you are going to try this dish, it may be worth ordering it in the first class restaurants in the city.

Hui’s Braised Chicken (Majia chicken) 马家鸡
Ma Hongchang and his wife own and manage Hongshunli restaurant in Shijiazhuang.  The Hui couple’s house dish is braised chicken, a culinary technique for preparing poultry that was pioneered by the pair and has since become a Northern Chinese favorite.  The chicken, when done, is golden in color, its wings bent into its mouth.

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