Festival foods年糕Niangao
Niangao is a sticky rice cake eaten around Lunar New Year. Sweet and savoury versions appear in different regions.
CoverageNationwide
About this food
The name sounds like ‘higher year’, so the cake carries wishes for progress. It may be steamed, stir-fried, or pan-fried.
How to explore it
Sticky rice cake · New Year. Ask about ingredients, preparation, and regional variations before ordering.
Useful phrase
Happy New Year!
新年快乐！