Guangxi (Zhuang) cuisine blends sour, spicy, and fresh—water-buffalo flavor, river fish, and the tang of pickled bamboo and lemongrass give its table a wild, southern energy.
必吃招牌菜 — Signature Dishes
No.1 柠檬鸭 — Lemon Duck
口味 · 柠檬鸭：南宁武鸣的招牌名菜，将鲜嫩的鸭肉与腌制多年的酸柠檬、姜丝、辣椒同炒。陈年酸柠檬散发出醇厚独特的酸香，完美化解了鸭肉的油腻，造就了广西独有的酸爽鲜香、令人回味无穷的味觉体验。
A signature dish from Wuming, Nanning, where tender duck is stir-fried with salted, aged lemons, ginger, and chili. The preserved lemons impart a profound, mellow sourness that perfectly cuts through the richness of the duck fat, creating a deeply savory and refreshing flavor profile unique to Guangxi.
历史典故 · History：发源于南宁武鸣区，最初是当地百姓为了应对亚热带湿热气候而创制的家常菜。广西人家中常备的腌酸柠檬被发现不仅能去腥提鲜，还能中和体内的“湿热”。这道菜由此成为世代相传的饮食智慧，如今已成为南宁宴客不可或缺的硬菜。
Originating in the Wuming district of Nanning, this dish was traditionally prepared by locals to combat the humid and hot subtropical climate. The use of salted lemons, a staple in Guangxi households, was discovered to not only preserve the fruit but also to neutralize the 'damp heat' in the body, making it a cherished culinary heritage passed down through generations.
食材与做法 · How it's made：1. 将鸭肉洗净斩成小块，放入沸水中加姜片和料酒焯水，去除腥味。
2. 将陈年酸柠檬切片去籽（防苦），准备好姜丝、蒜末、鲜辣椒等配料。
3. 热锅不放油，直接下鸭块煸炒，炒至鸭皮出油、表面微黄。
4. 加入姜蒜、辣椒和少许豆豉，继续翻炒出香味。
5. 放入酸柠檬片，加适量清水，盖上锅盖焖煮15分钟，让酸香充分渗入鸭肉。
6. 出锅前撒入紫苏或葱花，根据口味微调咸淡，翻炒均匀即可装盘。
在哪吃 · Where to try：南宁本帮菜馆与武鸣一带最正宗。人均 60–120 元(参考)。
Available at well-rated local restaurants and time-honored shops; prices vary by venue and season (reference).
No.2 横县鱼生 — Hengxian Raw Fish
口味 · 横县鱼生：横县鱼生是广西生鱼片文化的巅峰之作，极度考验刀工，需将鲜活淡水鱼片成薄如蝉翼、晶莹剔透的鱼片。配以二十余种本地香草、配菜丝以及由花生油、酱油、蒜蓉调制的秘制蘸料，入口鲜甜脆爽，层次丰富，是一场味蕾的极致交响乐。
Hengxian Yusheng is the pinnacle of Guangxi's raw fish cuisine, requiring exceptional knife skills to slice freshwater fish into translucent, paper-thin fillets. It is served with an elaborate array of over 20 local herbs, shredded vegetables, and a special dipping sauce made from peanut oil, soy sauce, and minced garlic, offering a symphony of textures and flavors.
历史典故 · History：横县鱼生拥有上千年历史，曾受古代文人墨客的高度赞誉。横州（原横县）水网密布，盛产优质淡水鱼。为了保留鱼肉最本真的鲜甜，当地人创制了这种繁复的吃法。如今它已升华为一种深厚的文化符号，是南宁地区宴请贵宾的最高礼遇之一。
With a history spanning over a thousand years, Hengxian Yusheng was highly praised by ancient literati. The local waterways in Hengzhou (formerly Hengxian) provided abundant freshwater fish. To preserve the purest taste of the catch, locals developed this intricate eating method, which has evolved into a profound cultural symbol and a prestigious banquet dish in Nanning.
食材与做法 · How it's made：1. 挑选鲜活的草鱼或青鱼，迅速放血去腥，精准开膛取肉，确保鱼肉不受血液污染。
2. 使用特制利刀，将鱼肉片成薄如蝉翼、晶莹剔透的鱼片，仔细剔除所有细刺。
3. 准备丰富的配料：切细姜丝、蒜蓉、辣椒丝、葱丝、香菜以及紫苏、薄荷等本地香草。
4. 将鱼片美观地铺在冰镇过的盘中，四周环绕摆放五颜六色的配菜丝。
5. 调制蘸料：用上等花生油、生抽酱油和新鲜蒜蓉混合均匀。
6. 食用时夹起鱼片，拌入少许配料和蘸料，轻轻搅匀后立刻入口，品味极致鲜甜。
在哪吃 · Where to try：横县本地饭馆现片现吃。人均 80–150 元(参考)。
Available at well-rated local restaurants and time-honored shops; prices vary by venue and season (reference).
No.3 老友鱼 — Old Friend Fish
口味 · 老友鱼：由著名的老友粉延伸而来的经典菜肴，将鲜嫩鱼肉在由酸笋、豆豉、蒜末、番茄熬制的浓烈酸辣汤汁中炖煮。酸笋的独特发酵香气与酸辣交织，造就了这道极具南宁本土风情、浓郁开胃、令人欲罢不能的市井佳肴。
An extension of the famous Laoyou noodles, this dish features tender fish simmered in a robust, fiery broth made from fermented bamboo shoots, black beans, garlic, and tomatoes. The pungent aroma of the bamboo shoots combined with the sour and spicy notes creates an intensely comforting and appetizing dish that defines Nanning's bold flavor profile.
历史典故 · History：“老友”系列美食源于一个温暖的民间故事：早年南宁一老友生病，面馆老板特制了一碗酸辣开胃的汤面为其驱寒发汗。这道以酸笋、豆豉、蒜末为核心，主打发汗驱寒的配方，逐渐成为南宁人家喻户晓的“治愈系”美食，并衍生出老友鱼等经典菜肴。
The 'Old Friend' (Laoyou) culinary tradition originated from a heartwarming story of a noodle shop owner cooking a special sour and spicy soup to cure his sick friend's cold. The recipe, relying heavily on fermented bamboo shoots and garlic to induce sweating and dispel cold, became a legendary comfort food in Nanning, eventually evolving into beloved dishes like Laoyou Fish.
食材与做法 · How it's made：1. 将新鲜鱼片用少许盐、料酒和白胡椒粉腌制片刻，去腥提鲜。
2. 热锅下油，爆香蒜末、豆豉和切好的酸笋，炒出浓郁的酸香与酱香。
3. 加入番茄丁翻炒，直至番茄软烂出汁，形成浓郁的酸辣底汤。
4. 倒入开水或高汤，大火煮沸后熬煮几分钟，让汤汁味道充分融合。
5. 将腌好的鱼片轻轻滑入滚汤中，短时间汆煮至鱼片变白、肉质鲜嫩。
6. 根据口味加入生抽调味，滴入少许香醋，撒上葱花和香菜，即可连汤带鱼出锅。
在哪吃 · Where to try：南宁老友风味餐馆。人均 60–120 元(参考)。
Available at well-rated local restaurants and time-honored shops; prices vary by venue and season (reference).
推荐菜馆 — Where Local Foodies Go
南宁好友缘(裕丰店) — Haoyouyuan
南宁知名的桂菜/本地菜馆。
Noted Nanning restaurant for Guangxi home cooking.
饮食贴士 — Dining Tips
柠檬鸭酸香解腻、横县鱼生讲究极鲜、老友粉是南宁早餐；桂北还有酸汤鱼。人均 60–150 元(参考)。
Lemon duck is a Guangxi must—crispy duck tossed with tangy salted lemon. Raw fish (yusheng) is a festival dish; try it fresh and chilled.
一方水土养一方味。
广西·南宁 这几道代表性美食,藏着最地道的人间烟火。
来 Guangxi,从这一碗一盘开始,吃懂这片土地。