Yes. There are 55 minorities in all in China, which have their
own cultures and life styles. Things we talk most frequently are
their delicacies made by unique methods, especially the household
foods from southern minorities, they are very popular among Beijing
and Shanghai, two China's big cities.?
Yi Ethnic Minority
Yi people like prepare big meals during the
holidays and festivals. They usually put all attentions on their
"Yi New Year" dinner. This is why their traditional foods are yummy
and attractive. The reprehensive dishes of Yi food are Tuotuo Meat
(salted meat), Mutton Sweetbread Soup, and Qiaoba (Baked buckwheat
Pancak).
Recommended Restaurants
Xiejiaoxiang Yunnan Tusi Restaurant
The most famous food here is the black goat meat which is
transported from Yunnan, which tastes fresh and tender.
Besides, the household preserved ham also worth trying.
Address: To the west of Shuangjing Bridge, Xingguang Avenue,
East Three Ring Road, Beijing
Tel: 010-58768897
Yi Huang Yan
This restaurant is located in the Shanghai Botanical Garden,
where there are trees and flowers all around. From buckwheat
pancake to preserved ham, the foods here are all made in
traditional way.
Address: No. 1111, Longwu Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Miao Ethnic Minority
Miao group likes eating something sour. The
special sour soup is a necessary for every Miao family.
Recommended restaurants
Gui Zhou Luoluo Sour Soup Fish
Just as its name implies, the main cuisine here is fish cooked
in sour soup. Diners may enjoy the authentic Miao sour-soup-made
dishes which are very special. Besides, you won't miss the Sour
Radish with Fried Rice and rice tofu.
Address: No. 186, Dongzhimen Nei Avenue, Dongcheng District,
Beijing
Tel: 010-64051717
Xi Xiang Ji
The dishes here are so delicious that you'll get refreshed after
the meal. Because of the limited space, you'd better call to order
seats ahead of time.
Address: No 573, Jianhe Road, Shanghai
Tel: 021-52199070
Gaoshan Ethnic Minority
Gaoshan people take seafood and millet as
their main foods. The millet-made wine is Gaoshan's favorite
drink
Recommended restaurants
Danshui Fushi Restaurant
In Danshui, diners may enjoy authentic Gaoshan cuisine,. The
recommended dish is the "Diaoguo Dumpling" which can be found
nowhere else in Beijing. The stuffing inside is made of shrimp and
the dumplings are boiled in a hanged terrine.
Address: No.6 Shunhuang Road,Chaoyang District, Beijing
Tel: 010-84591688
Korean Ethnic Minority
Pickled vegetable and misoshiru are their traditional food. "Da
Gao," a kind of rice cake is popular as well.
Recommended restaurants
Sanqian Li
In Sanqian Li, you'll find Korean barbecues and the sterling Da
Gao, which are very authentic.
Address: No. 13, South Nanxinhua Road, Xuanwu District,
Beijing
Tel: 010-83160760
Hong Dong Korean Restaurant
Showcasing a casual and cozy atmosphere, this restaurant offers
first-class Korean foods. When the well-mannered staff put the
savory beef, chicken and seafood on your table, no one can resist
the dainties.
Address: No. 239 Duolun Road, Shanghai
Tel: 021-65403636
Uygur Ethnic Minority
Uygur foods are diversified and delicate.
Their staple foods include Nang (A kind of pancake made from wheat
or corn flour), Zhua Fan (fried rice with mutton and carrot),
steamed bread and cold noodles. Mutton and beef are their
favorite.
Recommended restaurants
Golden Loulan
Boasting the authentic Xinjiang food, this eatery is always crowded.
There will be Uygur dance during dinner time.
Address: No 8, Xinjiekou Wai Avenue, Xicheng District,
Beijing
Tel: 010-6202966
Yakexi Restaurant
The environment of this place is enjoyable. Recommended dishes
include roasted lamb legs and Da Pan Ji (chicken and noodles).
Guests here can eat great meals while enjoying Xinjiang song and
dance.
Address: No. 379, Xikang Road, Shanghai
Tel: 021-62673755
(sina.com.cn March 12, 2007)
