A situação (Inglês)

In the historic alleys of Beijing, two food lovers embark on a culinary expedition, starting with 老北京炸酱面 (Lǎo Běijīng zhá jiàng miàn, Old Beijing Zhajiang Noodles), enjoying the rich bean paste sauce over silky noodles. Moving on to Shanghai, 上海生煎包 (Shànghǎi shēng jiān bāo, Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns) impresses with its juicy filling and crispy bottom. In Sichuan, the fiery 四川担担面 (sìchuān dàndànmiàn, Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles) offers a spicy and numbing sensation that's unforgettable.

The journey continues to Guangdong, where 广东早茶 (Guǎngdōng zǎochá, Guangdong Morning Tea) introduces a world of delicate dim sum in the morning ritual. In Yunnan, 云南过桥米线 (Yúnnán guòqiáo mǐxiàn, Yunnan Crossing the Bridge Noodles) impresses with its clear broth and assortment of ingredients. 陕西油泼面 (Shǎnxī yóu pō miàn, Shaanxi Biang Biang Noodles) from Shaanxi delivers bold flavors with hot oil poured over thick noodles.

The Northeastern delight of 东北烤冷面 (Dōngběi kǎo lěng miàn, Northeast Grilled Cold Noodles) offers a unique combination of smoky and cold, while 台湾卤肉饭 (Táiwān lǔ ròu fàn, Taiwanese Steamed Pork Rice) embodies the comfort of Taiwanese home cooking. 杭州西湖醋鱼 (Hángzhōu Xī Hú cù yú, Hangzhou West Lake Vinegar Fish) showcases the delicate balance of sweet and sour in Zhejiang cuisine.

广式煲仔饭 (Guǎngshì bāo zǎi fàn, Cantonese Clay Pot Rice) and 福州鱼丸汤 (Fúzhōu yú wán tāng, Fuzhou Fish Ball Soup) bring warmth with their hearty flavors. Spice lovers will find solace in 重庆小面 (Chóngqìng xiǎo miàn, Chongqing Noodles), and tender 南京盐水鸭 (Nánjīng yánshuǐ yā, Nanjing Salted Duck) adds a savory note to the journey.

In Xi'an, 西安腊汁肉夹馍 (Xī'ān là zhī ròu jiā mó, Xi'an Pork Burger) and the sweet 苏州桂花糖藕 (Sūzhōu guìhuā táng ǒu, Suzhou Sweet Osmanthus Lotus Roots) highlight the diversity of Chinese street food. 武汉热干面 (Wǔhàn rè gān miàn, Wuhan Hot Dry Noodles) and 浙江龙井虾仁 (Zhèjiāng lóngjǐng xiā rén, Zhejiang Longjing Shrimp) offer a taste of the culinary finesse of central and eastern China.

The journey is spiced up with 潮州卤水 (Cháozhōu lǔ shuǐ, Teochew Braised Dishes), enjoyed alongside 台湾夜市小吃 (Táiwān yèshì xiǎo chī, Taiwan Night Market Snacks) and 粤菜点心 (Yuècài diǎnxīn, Cantonese Dim Sum), celebrating the vibrancy of street food culture. 滇味米线 (Diān wèi mǐxiàn, Yunnan-style rice noodles), 麻辣香锅 (Málà xiāng guō, spicy hot pot), 新疆烤包子 (Xīnjiāng kǎo bāozi, Xinjiang fried dumplings), and 北京炒肝 (Běijīng chǎo gān, Beijing Fried Liver) round out the culinary exploration, each dish telling a story of regional heritage and flavor.