Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Huangshan locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Stinky Mandarin Fish? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Huangshan.
Breakfast: Stinky Mandarin Fish is Huangshan locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 汤口, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Stinky Mandarin Fish and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Stinky Mandarin Fish veteran near 屯溪, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 宏村, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 汤口 old Stinky Mandarin Fish (20-year veteran); ② 屯溪 trendy Stinky Mandarin Fish (good ambiance); ③ 宏村 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 黄山; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 宏村; ⑥ 徽文化-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.