Fuyang snacks belong to the Huaihe River cuisine style of Anhui, represented by Bengbu, Suxian, Fuyang and other regions, and are mainly popular in central and northern Anhui. Huaihe River cuisine features simple, crisp textures with savory, fresh and refreshing flavors. Its cooking excels in braising, deep-frying and quick steaming, and makes skillful use of coriander and chili for color and seasoning.

People across northern Anhui, as well as nearby cities in neighboring provinces such as Zhoukou and Shangqiu, share similar food tastes. Snacks take up a large proportion of locals’ daily three meals.

The most iconic Fuyang specialty is Gela Noodles. Other exclusive local delicacies include Pillow Steamed Bread, Spicy Lamb Hand-Stretched Noodles, Tofu Pudding, Vermicelli Chicken Stew, Sweet Fried Rice Cakes (glutinous rice cakes, fried pastry cakes), fried stuffed pastry dumplings, Spiced Meat Egg Soup (Sha Tang), savory sesame paste soup, jelly noodle snacks, and clay pot braised chicken.

Liufang Street gathers nearly all varieties of Fuyang snacks. Located in the city center, it is within walking distance for guests staying at downtown hotels, and a taxi ride costs only the starting fare.

A unique Fuyang staple beloved by locals, available at food stalls all over streets and alleys. It tastes richly aromatic and spicy; without chili, seven-tenths of its signature flavor is lost.

Made from fresh pork rind through more than a dozen processing procedures, the shreds are golden and glossy, as thin as cicada wings. They slide smoothly down the throat without greasiness and boast an exquisite, unparalleled taste. Top-grade pork skin shreds cooked by master chefs serve as a rare premium banquet dish for entertaining guests. Also known as Chunxiang Pork Skin Shreds.