Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Harbin locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Sausage? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Harbin.
Breakfast: Sausage is Harbin locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 中央大街, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Sausage and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Sausage veteran near 道里, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 松北, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 中央大街 old Sausage (20-year veteran); ② 道里 trendy Sausage (good ambiance); ③ 松北 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 冰雪大世界; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 中央大街; ⑥ 俄式文化-themed restaurant; ⑦ Local breakfast joint; ⑧ Night market BBQ; ⑨ Dessert old shop; ⑩ Souvenir shop. Budget: a full day of eating ~200-400 RMB/person.