The 6 styles of Su Cuisine

1. Huaiyang/(Huai'an) style

• Considered by chefs as 1 of the 4 best in China
• frequently served at government banquets
• 1 of the 4 most influential regional cuisine styles (四大菜系 'Four Great Cuisines')
• Specialty: aroma, high degree of visual artistry

2. Nanjing

• famous for its fine cutting & preparation techniques
• good-looking dishes
• freshness, fragrance, crispness, tenderness
• dishes are mildly sweet
• Specialty: seasonal vegetables, freshwater fish, seafoods

3. Yangzhou

- Known for

• fine cutting techniques
• Perfect timing
• Fresh color
• Original design

4. Suzhuo

Less notable styles

5. Xuzhou

6. Haizhou