Dalian is one of the most important aquaculture bases in China. It is rich in seafood, such as fish, shrimp, crab, cowry and algae. A majority of Dalian dishes use seafood as their main ingredient. After learning from cooking experiences both at home and abroad, the people of Dalian have developed a new kind of local cuisine with their own style.

Famous dishes of Dalian: Stewed shrimp, steamed abalone, steamed red porgy, multicolored snowflakes scallops, Dalian shrimp sauce, conch platter, braised happy family of seafood, stir-fried sea worm, eight immortals crossing the sea, pearl seal, duck surrounded by sea cucumber, colorful shrimp