Chinese Street Food: A Field Guide for the Adventurous Diner

Description

Street food is the fuel of daily life in China, just as it has been for generations. In every Chinese city, adventurous travelers seeking a deeper understanding of authentic Chinese culture can find unique local street foods unavailable anywhere else in the world. If you want to sample these treasures but don’t know where to start, look no further. With full-color pictures, taste descriptions, Chinese characters and pinyin names of hundreds of foods from 53 Chinese cities, this book gives you all the information you need to find the most delicious local dishes China can offer.

“Frank Kasell is one of China’s best food bloggers. His blog is a giant, eating travel adventure.” – City Weekend magazine, Shanghai

“For those new to the wonders of Chinese street food, or seasoned food explorers, Chinese Street Food: A Field Guide for the Adventurous Diner is the definitive guide and the only handbook you’ll need, covering the specialty street foods of every province in China. Ready to get tasting beyond chao mian or guo tie fried dumplings? Read this.” – Fiona Reilly, food writer and blogger, Life on Nanchang Lu

“With a keen tongue and a panoptic palate, Frank has written a blueprint for the best kind of adventure – an on-the-ground tour of the everyday flavors of China. Frank is a true culinary diplomat, urging us to follow hungrily in his footsteps.” – Sam Chapple-Sokol, food writer and researcher