After a day out in the ice and snow, a hot local meal warms the body and restores energy. Iron-pot stew, hotpot, lamb soup and suan cai pork pot are all popular winter choices.
Iron-pot stew is cooked and eaten around a hot pot, warmer by the bite; hotpot and lamb soup give quick warmth; suan cai pork pot is tangy, rich and filling. Pair with a hot or local drink for extra warmth.
Tips: northeastern dishes run salty with big portions, so order within your appetite; after eating, do not rush straight into the extreme cold — warm up indoors first.