Taizhou faces the sea with mountains at its back, combining lively harbor seafood with a broad repertoire of rice and wheat snacks. The cooking is fresh and gently savory-sweet, shaped by ginger, fermented rice, and the daily catch.
Mountain and sea
Rice-snack variety
Home-style seafood
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What to eat in Taizhou
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Shibingtong
A thin pancake wrapped around pork, egg ribbons, noodles, and vegetables.
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Ginger Broth Noodles
A warming ginger broth brings focus to seafood and soft rice noodles.
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Mai Xia
Small pieces of batter are cut into soup, tender and pleasantly chewy.
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Home-Style Braised Seafood
Small local seafood is simply braised with soy and regional seasonings.
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Eat like a local
Each county has its own specialties; organize visits around Jiaojiang, Linhai, and Wenling for an easier pace.