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Dining in Harbin

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Dining in Harbin: General Introduction

Harbin cuisine maintains its own specialties thanks to its geographical position and long history. Immigrants from Shandong province brought Shangdong cuisine to Harbin; Russian traders brought Russian cuisine to Harbin. The local Manchurian cuisine mixing with Shandong Cuisine and exotic Russian cuisine is what you will taste in Harbin which features hot and dense, strong flavors. There are two authentic Russian restaurants in Harbin: Huamei Western Restaurant and Portman Western Restaurant. Huamei Western Restaurant was established in 1925 by a Jewish immigrant from Russia and after several rounds of refurbishment and renovation. Huamei is located in the Central Avenue with Russian interior decoration and a tall dome. Portman serves authentic Western food in Harbin with live-music performances. Japanese restaurants, Korean restaurants, Hot Pot restaurants can also be found in Harbin.

Local Harbin Cuisine
The local Harbin cuisine is an important component of Dongbei cuisine. Although Dongbei cuisine is not included in the Eight Cuisines in China, it enjoys almost the same popularity with the other cuisines. The major cooking methods of Dongbei cuisine are stewing, roasting and salting. Click here for more

Cusines from Other Religions of China
Although Dongbei cuisine dominates the daily diet of local people, there are still some restaurants offering other Chinese cuisines. Click here for more

Western Food in Harbin
Harbin is also known as “Paris in the East.” In the late 19th Century, a lot of Russians and Europeans rushed into Harbin, which promoted the development of the western food industry in this city. The western food industry has influenced the daily diet of locals in the past few years. Click here for more

Muslim Meals (Halal Food) in Harbin
In 1770, Hui Muslim Yang Huaxian moved to Acheng District with the migration, and built the first Mosque in Harbin. There were about 20 Muslim families inhabited nearby and formed the earliest Muslim community in Harbin. Click here for more