Jiu ZhiZhai
1 min readSouthern pastry is to China pastry as French pastry is to the West pastry.Rich in varieties and tastes，Southern pastry，or nandian，found its niche as early as the Song Dynasty and was deeply influenced by the Suzhou style of cooking.Heavy in the use of rose，osmanthus，and orange peels，it’s perfect when paired with tea.Jiu Zhi Zhai pastry shop is your go-to place for some quality nandian.First opened in 1925，the shop has been a local favorite ever since，but be sure to choose wisely from their seasonal selection:in spring，have a scone with sweet fermented rice wine；in summer，try the green bean cake；in autumn，don’t miss the chrysanthemum cake and moon cake；and in winter，try the crunchy sesame candy.Remember these tips，and you’ll get the most out of one of China’s most famous pastry shops.
