Pictorial Platter

Last updated 2026-11-14 — It is an essential dish for both large and small banquets. Legend has it that it was created by a nun from Hedong in Shanxi and introduced to Guangzhou in the late Qing Dynasty by a chef surnamed Deng from Hunan. Over time, the pictorial platter has continuously evolved and innovated, giving rise to various styles such as cold platters, hot platters, fried platters, roasted platters, braised platters, and stuffed platters. In recent years, there have been "Eight Scenic Spots Banquets" named after the Eight Scenic Views of Yangcheng, such as Twin Bridges Flying Doves, Moonlight over Goose Pond, Four Braised Dishes with Red Water Chestnuts, and Crispy Oysters from the Pearl River – all blending scene and flavor, offering a rich variety that reflects the charm of Lingnan culture.