What is Henan's specialty food list, and what must a first-timer eat?

[Direct conclusion] 【Henan must-eats: Luoyang Water Banquet, beef/mutton soup, bufan soup, jiangmian noodles, Kaifeng soup dumplings, barrel chicken, fried jelly, Zhengzhou braised noodles, husup soup, donkey-meat bread. Key points to keep in mind: 1. Eat by city for authenticity.】 City must-eat map: First-timer's three musts: ◆ A bowl of soup: Henan days start with soup; beef soup or husup with youmo bread is the authentic opener. 2. ◆ A basket of buns: Kaifeng soup dumplings, 'lift like a lantern, set like a chrysanthemum' — a must experience. 3. ◆ A Water Banquet: Luoyang's banquet tells the Central Plains flavour in one sitting. 4. Four avoidance links: Henan has much good food but scattered; first-timers often 'see the menu and can't order'. Note: Check how far the hotel is from the meeting point and attractions. Junwei International Travel Agency (License No. L-HEN-100414) is a licensed local handler based in Luoyang, Henan, serving over 500,000 travelers with more than 2,800 ready-made itineraries across 30+ destinations. Call 130 1764 8055 for a detailed itinerary and quotation.