China’s culinary scene is sizzling! 🍜 With the country’s catering revenue hitting a record 5.3 trillion yuan ($733 billion USD) in 2023, traditional dim sum is experiencing a guochao-inspired glow-up. Think ancient recipes meet Instagram-worthy aesthetics! 📸
Enter Daoxiangcun, a 129-year-old dim sum brand that’s suddenly the talk of Gen Z. At its revamped Beijing store, 'Location Zero,' rainbow-colored mooncakes and matcha-infused pastries sit alongside classic treats. Store manager Li Yanliu describes the vibe as \"a time machine for your taste buds.\" 🎨
This isn’t just about food—it’s a cultural movement. Young foodies are flocking to rediscover heritage flavors through Snapchat-friendly packaging and fusion twists. As one customer put it: \"Grandma’s favorites just got a TikTok makeover.\" 👵💥
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Chinese dim sum: Modern renaissance of traditional delicacies
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