Měishí Rénjiā

Anhui

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Crowd-pleasing Měishí Rénjiā has something for everyone: if you want to dig in deep on local specialities, you can find chòu guìyú (臭鳜鱼, fermented mandarin fish; ¥118). If you just want something light and cheap, you can snack on various bāozi (steamed buns stuffed with meat or vegetables; from ¥5). Belly-warming claypots cost ¥25 to ¥40.

There's also delicious spicy pancakes (香辣飞饼; ¥12) and fermented dòufu (毛豆腐 ¥25). All dishes are on display; pick up a pen and pad and mark down the ones you want cooked up.

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