Hunan cuisine is famous nationwide, and Shaoshan’s snacks (stinky tofu, rice noodles, jelly) have century-old reputations. In recent years, home-style dishes like spicy crayfish have surged in popularity. Crayfish (“little lobster” in northern China) live in ponds, with only small amounts of edible meat in their claws and tails. Once overlooked, they became a local favorite after creative cooking. Today, eating spicy crayfish is a Shaoshan street fashion, a culinary landmark.