Yichang cuisine is quite similar to that of Sichuan and is characterized by a spicy and pungent flavor. Prickly ash, hot pepper and chili powder play an important role in the dining of native people. Bacon is another distinctive dish often found here. With the improvement in people's living standard, even ordinary local people pay much attention to healthy and nutritional dining. The culture of eating has become fashionable here. You can find many types of Chinese Cuisine, such as Chongqing Hot Pot and Xinjiang Roasted Lamb.

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What to eat in Yichang?
The local snacks here are also popular. Liangxia (cold shrimp), which gets its name from its shape, is made of rice, corn and brown sugar. It tastes cool and is even better after mixing some ice water in it. Cold Cordate Houttuynia in Sauce, with its tender, crisp taste, is popular among the locals as well as some visitors. Cordata houttuynia, so named because of its fishy smell, can be used as Chinese medicine.

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Where to eat in Yichang?
There are high-level restaurants, but middle- and lower-level food courts, which are cheap but delicious, are more acceptable among common people. The food courts scattered in the city offer great variety. The dishes there are by no means inferior to the ones in restaurants. It has become a good place to dine together with friends and families.

Local Restaurants in Yichang

Xiaopinghu Restaurant, Desheng Street Branch (Tujia Food)
Address: No.58, Desheng Street
Bus Route: 2, 6, 7, 12, 18, 20 (get off at Jiefang Road Stop)

Shaogongji (Roasted Cock)
Address: No.1, Sixinheng Road
Bus Route: 2, 6, 7, 12, 18, 20 (get off at Jiefang Road Stop)

Xianyoumei (cool dishes and hot pot)
Address: No.105, Yiling Road
Bus Route: 1, 19, 25-1, 30 (get off at the Second Shengli Road Stop)

Wangjiao Seafood Restaurant (seafood)
Address: No.1, Hongxing Road
Bus Route: 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 19, 25-2, 28 (get off at Yimalu Road Stop)

Hongxing Restaurant (a comprehensive restaurant with Sichuan Cuisine, Hunan Cuisine, Guangdong Cuisine and the local dishes)
Address: No.25, Hongxing Road
Bus Route: 4, 19, 25-2

Food Streets in Yichang

 

 Xiaomian Street
Xiaomian plays a main role in local breakfast. It is made of bean and bone soup which is mixed with pig's large intestines, beef, omelette, etc. Additionally, there are tens of noodles here, including noodles served with fried bean sauce, hot dry noodles and sour and hot noodles. In the city, there are many Xiaomian streets. The most famous ones are in Huancheng North Road and in Fusui Road.
Xiaomian Street in North Huancheng Road:
Bus Route: 2, 6 (get off at North Gate Stop)
Xiaomian Street in Fusui Road:
Bus Route: 18, 19, 22, 26 (get off at Kangzhuang Road Stop) 

Baren Street
There are many Sichuan Chefs who are good at preparing unique Sichuan Cuisine. Baren Street, which is located on Renshou Road, is an assemblage of Sichuan restaurants. Douhua Fish is the most famous dish.
Address: Renshou Road
Bus Route: 2, 4, 19, 25-2 (get off at Ermalu Stop)

Zhongshan Road Delicacies Street
Zhongshan Road has been the home of famous restaurants for a long time. The restaurants here are distinctive, and there are some special bars scattered amongst them.
Address: Zhongshan Road
Bus Route: 2, 6, 7, 18, 20 (get off at Jiefang Road Stop)

Night Markets in Yichang
Apart from that, eating fresh fish beside the Yangtze River is also well received. The guests can sit beside the river, eating the table delicacy while enjoying the beautiful view of Yangtze River. Amongst all the restaurants here, the one named Xi'an is the largest. It serves fresh fish all year round. Seats should be reserved in advance.
Address: Beside Xia Xi Dam
Bus Route: 22 (get off at West Dam Elementary School Stop)