At the end of the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century, Kunming dishes were influenced by the food from the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. In modern times, the dishes of Sichuan, Shandong, Guangdong, Jiangsu all entered Yunnan. With its special geographical position, Yunnan (with the abbreviation of "Dian") dishes excel in varied materials, freshness and diversified types. Dian dishes feature a perfect mix of sourness and piquancy, with the original fresh and tender taste of its ingredients. Famous Dian dishes include steam-pot chicken, honey ham, and fresh mashed broad bean.
Famous Local Dishes
Steam-Pot Chicken To prepare the dish, the first step is to chop the chicken into cubes, put them in the steam-pot and add some seasoning. Then the steam 1pot is placed on another container full of water. After stewing the container for three or four hours, the hot steam entering the steam-pot through the volcano entrance will make the chicken ready to eat.
Xuanwei Ham Also known as "Yuntui", or "Yunnan Ham", it is one of the three most famous kinds of ham in China . More than 60 years ago, it was sold to Hong Kong and Singapore , gain-ing great fame for Yunnan Cuisine. Yunnan Ham retains its unique flavor and can be stored for a long time.
Yunnan Edible Mushrooms Yunnan has a myriad of edible mushrooms with different flavor, they are famous and precious "delicacies from mountains" in Dian dishes.
Famous Local Snack
Cross-the-Bridge Rice Noodle This dish is formed with three parts: a bowl of chicken soup, a sliced non-staple food in addition to a dish of thin bean curd sheets and a dish of vegetables, then the rice noodles. With the seasoning of pepper powder, gourmet powder, fried chili, chopped onion, the soup appears colorful with red, green, yellow and white and its taste is unmatched.
Recommended Restaurants
Youlong Seafood Square
Address:No.6 East Road of Huancheng, Kunming
Tel:5167189
Kunming Grate Dian Garden Restaurant
Address: Suidaokou of the North Station, Kunming
Tel:5333888