Zhoukou’s specialty snacks include Dengcheng pig’s trotters, Taikang elbows, Xiaoyao spicy soup, Shenqiu Gujia steamed buns, Kongji braised chicken, Zhoujia twists, Shenqiu thousand-layer tofu, Biangang pot chicken, Sundian hot tofu, Xinji twists, Gaoji sesame cakes, and croquettes.

1. Xiaoyao Hu Spicy Soup

Xiaoyao Hu spicy soup is a traditional delicacy in Zhoukou City, Henan Province. It has a very long history. According to records, it originated during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. Using high-quality flour, pork tenderloin, fungus as the main raw materials, and adding rice vinegar, chives, kelp and other ingredients, the Xiaoyao Hu spicy soup is fragrant, overflowing with fragrance, thick like porridge, sour and spicy, and very delicious.

2. Dengcheng Pig Trotters

Dengcheng pig's trotters are a traditional delicacy in Zhoukou, Henan Province. It has a very long history. It is said that it originated during the Three Kingdoms period and was created by General Deng Ai. The production method of Dengcheng pig's trotters is very exquisite. It uses pig's trotters as the main raw material, and then boils it with dozens of spices such as tangerine peel, cinnamon, cloves, etc. The resulting pig's trotters are refreshing, mellow and tender in taste, rich in aroma and unique in flavor.

3. Kongji Braised Chicken

Kongji Braised Chicken is a traditional delicacy in Luyi, Zhoukou City, Henan Province. It has a very long history and was founded in the late Qing Dynasty. The production process of Kongji Braised Chicken is very delicate, and the materials used are very sophisticated. It uses high-quality chicken as the main raw material, and is supplemented by dozens of spices such as fennel, cloves, cinnamon, and grass fruits. The braised chicken is fat but not greasy, has a delicious color, fragrance, and crispy bones and tender meat.