CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- There are always some inconspicuous snack stands hidden in streets and lanes, even some of them have no marks. You may pass by but less notice it. However, they are a part of life for nearby residents. The food is very delicious and can show the original taste of Chongqing food.

Huangji Zongzi

Inside of the residential area, it belongs to a family workshop and opens for 26 years. There are crowded by the customers who buy the zongzi (a traditional Chinese rice dish made of glutinous rice stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in bamboo leaves) and full of the fragrance of zongzi in the air. Zongzi is divided into 4 tastes, of which zongzi with yolk and meat is the tastiest. With the sauce meat wrapped in the middle of glutinous rice, the red oil is soaked by the glutinous rice. Biting it with the yolk, you can feel pretty satisfied.

Address: No. 26-1-1-352, Yangjiaping Centre Street, Jiulongpo District

Average price: 10 yuan

Yanjing Youcha

It forms a stand for seeing youcha (a traditional snack, also called the gruel of sweetened) with only folding tables and plastic stools in the open area of the residential area. Although without the brand name, it is called Yanjing Youcha for the owner wearing the glasses. Lard oil, chili, pepper powder, sugar, minced coriander...A bowl of authentic youcha need the ingredients as rich as the noodles. Then put Sanzi (a flour-based pastry) on the rice paste, it can be done.

Address: Huafu Lane, Renhe Street, Yuzhong District (near the stop of Bus 829)

Average price: 8 yuan

Chunsenlu Glutinous Rice Dough

Located on the Chunsen Road, it opens for a long time although without the special shop. The people are familiar with the glutinous rice dough. Made on site in the morning, the glutinous rice doughs can be sold out before 11 am with a long waiting. For many pedestrians, they will feel curious with a quick glance.

Address: at the gate of Chunsenlu Community, No. 59, Xuetianwan Centre Street, Lianglukou, Yuzhong District.

Average price: 5 yuan

Mute’s Iron Cake

Owned by the 2 elders who operate early, it's open for many years with the price on the board. Iron cake (a southern snake made by the ancient iron) is a bit sweet and non-drying with good smell.

However, it moves randomly. It mostly sets near the stop of Bus 308 and 361, so you can meet it if you’re lucky.

Address: near the stop of Bus 308 and 361, Ciqi Street, Jiaochangkou, Yuzhong District

Average price: 3 yuan

 (Translated by Jiang Yuling, Fathom Language Limited)