Shellfish & Mollusks

Changchun · Changbai Mountain forest frog oviduct stewed with rock sugar—a prized herbal delicacy

Dalian · Hand-pulled noodles in rich seafood broth with shrimp, clams, and scallops

Dalian · Whole squid grilled over charcoal and brushed with spicy sauce—a street stall favorite

Dalian · Locally farmed abalone slow-braised in soy and oyster sauce until tender

Hefei · A legendary stew of sea cucumber, fish maw, chicken, and ham — named after the Qing dynasty statesman

Nanning · River snails simmered for hours with lemongrass and ginger—sip from the shell, rich and briny

Qingdao · Fresh clams wok-fried with dried chili and garlic, best paired with an ice-cold Tsingtao

Qingdao · Plump mussels steamed open in Qingdao's own beer with ginger and scallion

Shenzhen · Home of oysters for a thousand years, Shajing fresh oysters, plump and succulent

Taipei · Oysters + sweet potato starch batter + egg + greens

Xiamen · Fresh oysters + sweet potato starch + egg + sweet chili sauce