Roast Goose

烧鹅 · Shāo É
🌶 📍 Easy to find in Chengdu
Roast Goose

Roast Goose is Cantonese BBQ at its most luxurious. The goose is marinated with a secret blend of spices including five-spice powder, fermented bean curd, and soy sauce, then air-dried for hours to tighten the skin. It's roasted in a hanging oven until the skin shatters like glass and the meat is tender and juicy. Served with a tangy plum sauce that cuts through the richness. The best pieces are the drumsticks and the neck — prized by Cantonese food lovers.

📖 History

Cantonese roast goose has been perfected over centuries in the Pearl River Delta. The hanging-roast technique was developed to ensure even cooking and maximum crispness of the skin.

🍽 Where to eat it:
Shang Xia Jiu (上下九) shopping street has legendary roast goose shops. Yat Lok (一乐烧鹅) is a Michelin-recommended favorite in the city.