Daoli Food Market

Daoli Food Market is located at No.57 Shangzhi Street, Daoli District, Harbin. Founded in 1902, it is more than one hundred years old. Moreover, it is one of the first - established shops in Harbin and among the 13 largest vegetable markets in China. In addition, it was awarded the first batch of honors as Chinese Time - honored Enterprises in 2006. Here, one can taste all the specialties of Harbin, and the wide variety of different cuisines will surely satisfy the taste buds.

Highlights of Daoli Food Market

Cabbage - Wrapped Rice

Cabbage - Wrapped Rice

Cabbage - wrapped rice is a unique dish in the Northeast region. It consists of a large cabbage leaf enfolding a well - mixed ball of rice. It's similar to sushi but much larger. The rice is typically mixed with special mayonnaise, mashed potatoes and your preferred food to create a rich flavor.

Tanghulu

Tanghulu

The favourite fruits are then dipped in the melted white sugar. This is Tanghulu, a traditional snack which has gained popularity in Harbin since the last century. The literal meaning of Tanghulu is a fruit wrapped in sugar in the shape of a gourd, named hulu in Chinese. If possible, try to get some original hawthorn Tanghulu. The sourness of the hawthorn and the sugar's sweetness mix in the mouth for a delicious treat.

Meat - Egg Burger

Meat - Egg Burger

The meat - egg burger is a Chinese burger usually consisting of finely minced meat combined with a fried egg and spices, all mixed together and deep - fried. The meat is juicy and tender while the fried egg is crispy on the outside and soft and runny inside. As expected, there is crispy batter on the outside, a soft and runny fried egg with tender juicy meat in between.

Fired Fillet

Fired Fillet

The fried fillet is made of strips of pork that are breaded and fried in oil. The exterior is crispy, while the interior pork meat is very tender and juicy. Visitors can always have some chili powder with it if they happen to be fond of spicy dishes. Juicy and crispy tenderloin on the outside combined with spicy chili powder will burst with incredible flavors in the mouth.

Honey Bread

Honey Bread

The honey bread is freshly baked and offered at the Daoli Food Market, with honey mixed with the dough. The natural sugar in the honey undergoes a chemical transformation during baking, making the bread appear to have an attractive caramel color. It has a well-golden crisp crust. Beneath this, there is a crispy shell made of honey. With a rich milk flavor, sweet but never greasy, it has a satisfyingly dense texture.