A few good words
for your next meal.

Use this as a menu companion

The city’s gastronomy guide features mianxian hu, peanut soup and duck dishes among its local food stories. These names are a starting point, not a fixed recipe. Shops can prepare and garnish the same dish differently; translated names cannot establish ingredients, allergens or dietary suitability.

面线糊 · Mianxian hu

Look for this name when you want to explore a local noodle-soup breakfast. Ask what is in the base and which toppings are included before choosing. If you have a dietary restriction, checking only the visible topping is not enough: ask about the broth and preparation too.

姜母鸭 · Ginger duck

The Chinese name makes it easier to ask about this duck dish on a menu. Confirm portion size, the ingredients used by that kitchen and the total price before ordering. Do not assume that a shared dish is a single-person serving.

花生汤 · Sweet peanut soup

The official local translation standard includes Sweet Peanut Soup. The name identifies peanuts, but it does not describe every ingredient a vendor uses. Ask about additions and preparation. Do not use this guide as an allergen checklist.

A useful question at the counter

“这道菜用了哪些食材？” means “What ingredients are used in this dish?” Show the Chinese question below, then explain your specific restriction clearly. If the answer is uncertain, choose another option. A translation does not guarantee that a kitchen can avoid cross-contact.

Find a place without a made-up shortlist

Use the municipal gastronomy guide and its food-map links to explore current listings, then check the shop’s own information. This first edition does not endorse individual restaurants, verify opening times or offer reservations. Ask about ingredients, pricing and payment at the actual venue.

Show this question

这道菜用了哪些食材？

What ingredients are used in this dish?

Select the Chinese text to copy it. This is a general question, not an allergy translation or a statement that a dish is safe for you.