(Chengdu Universiade) Foreign delegation members "ponder" Chengdu and feel the "Land of Abundance" on their tongues. Delegation | Chengdu | Members
"I am very fascinated by Chengdu cuisine, here are my favorite snacks!" Recently, on the food review website, a foreign delegation member of the Chengdu Universiade wrote their comments on a skewered fragrant restaurant in English, and also mentioned several unique Chengdu cuisine: foldedearroot and brainflower. The translation with a strong "Chinese style" makes people cannot help but laugh.
As the "World Food Capital", in addition to Sichuan cuisine, Chengdu also has local specialties such as hot pot, pickled vegetables, and skewered incense. During the Chengdu Universiade, members of foreign delegations embarked on a journey of contemplation outside the arena. They linger on the streets of Chengdu and at the "Chinese Cuisine" stalls of the Dayun Village restaurant, feeling the "Land of Abundance" on their tongues.
In recent days, a Sichuan style barbecue restaurant located outside the Dayun Village in Chengdu has become one of the busiest restaurants. Every night, members of the delegation fill this place, eating barbecue and singing songs, feeling the unique fireworks of Chengdu. Australian girl Emily loves to eat grilled beef very much, and her unique Sichuan style dipping sauce is even more praised by her. She said that the deliciousness of this barbecue restaurant has been circulating within the Australian delegation, and many people plan to taste it after the competition ends.
Huang Changjian, who has been operating this restaurant for nearly ten years, specially translated the menu into English before the Universiade. Nowadays, he receives nearly a hundred foreign diners every night. "Busy and happy, I want them to experience the charm of Chengdu's food culture. I am very proud to see this effect.".
The skewered fragrant restaurant, located just a wall away from the barbecue restaurant, is also doing well in business. During a recent visit, the reporter saw that although it was already 10 pm, the restaurant was still full, and many foreign diners were sitting on small benches outside the restaurant waiting for their meals.
"This food is very delicious, and I have long been accustomed to using chopsticks." Polish delegation member Marchinkevich, who bluntly stated that he likes to challenge himself, tasted the spicy aroma of skewers and his ears turned red with spiciness. "Actually, it's not that spicy, just a little bit!" Faced with the reporter's question, his stiff mouth was clearly "exposed" by an uncontrollable cough.
As Reno Ed, the acting president of the International Federation of Sports Federations, said, when faced with the spicy cuisine in Chengdu, trying it rashly will inevitably stimulate the stomach. "I must tell athletes not to change their dietary habits before the start of the competition. If they suddenly eat very spicy food, it is easy to have diarrhea during the competition."
In fact, "spicy" is just one flavor of Chengdu cuisine. At the athlete's restaurant in Chengdu Dayun Village, a specially set up "Chinese cuisine" stall showcases the "one dish, one grid, a hundred dishes, and a hundred flavors" of Sichuan cuisine, as well as the signature dishes of other Chinese cuisines.
The time-honored Chengdu food "Lai rice dumpling" in the restaurant has been made into a unique giant panda style, which is very cute. After tasting, Sophie, a member of the US delegation, was immediately attracted by its soft and sweet taste. She told reporters that she had made a special guide before coming and learned that there are many local delicacies in Chengdu. "I can't wait for the competition to end soon and go to the local streets and alleys to taste it," she said
Nam, a member of the Hungarian delegation who came to Chengdu for the first time, has already tasted the taste of Chengdu hotpot. She said that when she returns to China, she will bring a few packets of hot pot seasoning so that her family can also taste the authentic Chengdu flavor.
