Top 10+ most famous Harbin dishes that conquer all "food lovers"

Explore an exciting culinary journey in Harbin, where traditional flavors blend with modern touches, creating an unforgettable culinary experience.

1. Harbin Red Sausage

Red sausage (Image source: Collected)

This is probably one of the most famous and well-known Harbin specialties, the Harbin red sausage originated from Lithuania in Eastern Europe. Harbin red sausage has a strong flavor of Russian sausage, with a smoky smell and bright color. Some famous sausage brands in Harbin that you can bring back as gifts for your relatives are: Harbin Roulian sausage, Lidaosi Churin sausage and old Harbin sausage.

2. Guobaorou

Guobaorou (Image source: Collected)

Guobaorou is a very famous Harbin dish made from pork, the attractive flavor is loved by many tourists. Guobaorou will be made from pork, cut into slices, then coated with flour and fried until the meat pieces have an attractive golden brown color. The soul that makes this dish famous is the sauce, people will process the sauce for Guobaorou very elaborately. The sauce has a golden color, fragrant and attractive, making the dish more rich and attractive.

3. Dalieba Bread

Dalieba Bread (Image source: Collected)

When it comes to famous Harbin dishes, Dalieba bread is indispensable. The bread with a diameter of up to 25 cm and a weight of about 2.5 kg is a dish that is extremely popular with locals. Dalieba bread is produced by Harbin Churin Group, with a history of more than 90 years and a special recipe. People will bake the bread with charcoal to create a unique flavor and a long shelf life. That is why Harbin people often line up to buy bread every day.

4. Candied fruit

Candied fruit (Image source: Collected)

For those who love Chinese movies, they must have seen the famous candied fruit in traditional markets. In particular, in Harbin, this dish is especially popular, especially in winter. Visitors to Harbin can find candied fruit at most food stalls or street vendors.

Harbin gourd is made from local apples, has a sweet and crunchy taste, is good for the stomach and is a very popular snack. The feeling of enjoying cool gourd skewers with sweet and sour taste is extremely attractive and most tourists want to enjoy this dish when traveling to Harbin.

5. Shayike Bread

This is also one of the most popular Harbin specialty breads. Shayike bread is made from wheat flour, hops salt and baked in hardwood ovens.

The characteristic flavor of Shayike bread is the smell of caramel, the bread is very soft, delicious and easy to digest. Harbin people often use this bread as a side dish with various dishes.

6. Di San Xian

Di San Xian (Image source: Collected)

When talking about Harbin cuisine, it is impossible not to mention Di San Xian. This is a traditional dish of the Northeast region, made from local ingredients such as potatoes, green peppers, eggplants, etc. The combination of these ingredients creates a dish with a fresh, rich taste, rich in nutrients and good for health.

7. Madier Ice Cream

This ice cream originated from Jews and was introduced to Harbin by the French in 1906 with a history of more than 100 years. The name Madier has been used since the early days of ice cream being introduced to Harbin through the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China and the present.

The taste of this ice cream is very sweet but not greasy, with a fragrant smell of ice. Whether it is summer or winter days, people in Harbin still line up to buy these ice creams and enjoy them. Madier ice cream has almost become one of the iconic specialties of Harbin.

8. Demoli Fish Stew

Demoli red snapper is a very popular Harbin specialty. Demoli stew is named after a village also called Demoli in Heilongjiang. This village is adjacent to the Songhua River and the villagers mainly make a living by fishing. Demoli stew is a familiar and typical dish of the people here.

9. Northeast stew

Stew (Image source: Collected)

For a land that is cold all year round like Harbin, hot and nutritious stews are always the most popular dishes. Therefore, the people of Harbin have favored preparing many stews, including 8 famous delicious stews such as chicken stew with mushrooms, stewed pork ribs, stewed catfish, stewed eggplant and pork, stewed fresh fish with demoli or stewed beef with tomatoes. Each stew has a different flavor but is very delicious and nutritious.

10. Cold breakfast

Cold dim sum is one of the most famous Harbin dishes that anyone traveling to China would like to try. The dish is made from simple ingredients such as milk, coffee, egg whites, and rock sugar, but has a sweet and attractive flavor, making locals and tourists both addicted to this cold dim sum.

In addition, when traveling to Harbin, do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the frozen fruits here, typically persimmons and pears. In winter, Harbin people like to freeze hard persimmons and pears covered with a layer of ice around the skin, then put them in cold water to remove the ice covering the outside. Sipping and enjoying the cool and sweet taste of persimmons and cool pears is extremely attractive.

11. Harbin Beer

When it comes to Harbin specialties, we cannot miss the most famous beer brand here. Harbin is also the place where the earliest beer brand was born in China since the 1900s. Beer in Harbin not only has a long history, but is also a specialty with a very unique flavor and its own brand culture.

When you come to Harbin, don't forget to spend time exploring the local cuisine. Enjoying the specialties will not only help you fill your hungry stomach but also help you understand more about the culture and people here. It is truly an indispensable part of your Harbin travel itinerary.

Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/mon-an-cap-nhi-tan-v15588.aspx