Dalian Local Cuisine
Explore the authentic flavors and must-try dishes of Dalian
Seafood
Seafood
Fresh seafood from the Bohai Sea, prepared in various styles
¥100-250 per person
Lunch or dinner
Common
Best Places:
- Seafood restaurants
- Fishing villages
- Coastal areas
Pro Tip:
Choose live seafood for the freshest taste
Noodles
Dalian Noodles
Local style noodles with various broths and toppings
¥15-35
Lunch or dinner
Very common
Best Places:
- Noodle shops
- Local restaurants
- Food streets
Pro Tip:
Often served with seafood and vegetables
Fusion
Russian-Influenced Food
Food influenced by Dalian's Russian colonial history
¥80-150 per person
Lunch or dinner
Local specialty
Best Places:
- Russian restaurants
- Historical venues
- Cultural areas
Pro Tip:
Reflects Dalian's unique colonial heritage
Street Food
Street Food
Various street foods including grilled seafood and snacks
¥10-30
Any time
Very common
Best Places:
- Food streets
- Night markets
- Beach areas
Pro Tip:
Try the grilled seafood and local snacks
Street Food
Local Snacks
Various traditional snacks including pastries and sweets
¥10-25
Snack time
Very common
Best Places:
- Food streets
- Local markets
- Tourist areas
Pro Tip:
Try the famous Dalian pastries and sweets
Fusion
Modern Cuisine
Contemporary restaurants blending local and international cuisines
¥100-200 per person
Lunch or dinner
Common
Best Places:
- Shopping malls
- Business districts
- Tourist areas
Pro Tip:
Reflects Dalian's modern, international character
Dalian Food Culture Guide
Dining Etiquette
- • Use chopsticks properly, don't stick them upright in rice
- • Try a little of everything when dining with others
- • It's polite to serve others before yourself
- • Slurping noodles is acceptable and shows appreciation
Ordering Tips
- • Point at menu pictures if language is a barrier
- • Ask for "bu la" (not spicy) if you can't handle heat
- • Street food is generally safe from busy vendors
- • Don't tip - it's not customary in China