1. Seafood Highlights Spanish Mackerel Dumplings (鲅鱼水饺) Known as the “No.1 Freshness in Jiaodong.” Big, juicy dumplings filled with fresh mackerel. 威海鲅鱼水饺 Rushan Oysters (乳山牡蛎) Plump, sweet, and creamy. Best steamed or grilled with garlic. Sea Intestine Rice (海肠捞饭) Crisp sea intestine stir-fried with savory sauce, poured over hot rice—super umami. 威海海肠捞饭 Seafood 疙瘩汤 (Seafood Geng Soup) Hearty soup with soft flour lumps and fresh seafood, warm and comforting. 威海海鲜疙瘩汤 2. Local Snacks Weihai Fried Skewers (威海炸甩) Unique local street food—meat, seafood, or veggies fried and brushed with sweet-spicy sauce. 威海炸甩 Rushan Wedding Cake (乳山喜饼) A intangible cultural heritage. Soft, slightly sweet cake made with eggs and peanut oil. 威海乳山喜饼 Seaweed Buns (海菜包子) Savory buns filled with coastal seaweed, pork, and shrimp—classic fisherman’s breakfast. 威海海菜包子 Weihai Jelly (威海焖子) Street snack made from sweet potato starch, pan-fried until crispy outside, chewy inside, topped with sesame sauce. 威海焖子 3. Fruits & Specialties Green Skin Figs (青皮无花果) Called “sugar buns on trees.” Sweet and juicy, available in autumn.
Huabobo (花饽饽) Colorful, artistic steamed buns for festivals and celebrations. 4. Korean Food (a local feature) Due to proximity to Korea, Weihai has great Korean restaurants. Don’t miss budae jjigae, spicy rice cakes, and Korean cold noodles.
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