As one of the Eight Culinary Traditions of Chinese Cuisine, Cantonese cuisine is characterized by its great diversity of ingredients, elaborate preparation and strong emphasis on texture, aroma and taste.
Originated in Hengshan Town of Doumen District during the reign of Emperor Kuang Hsu (Guangxu) (1871-1908), the century-old Ya Zha Bao has remained a renowned folk delicacy in neighboring areas and Hong Kong and Macao.