Panlong Eel

Last updated 2026-11-10 — Panlong Eel A signature dish from Zigong. It exclusively uses juvenile eels around three to five inches long, served with the bones left in. Once cooked and served, each small eel curls up on the plate like a coiled dragon in a pond—absolutely stunning. There used to be a tradition of eating small loaches without spitting out the bones, and in fact, you’ll barely need to spit out any bones when eating this Panlong Eel, or perhaps none at all. It’s a really delicious dish...