Wayaobao Pancake

Last updated 2026-11-09 — Wayaobao Pancake, named for being cooked over a low flame, is a local delicacy of Zichang County and is quite famous in the Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia, and Shanxi regions. Residents in the Wayaobao area have been eating pancakes since the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. During the Republican era, Wayaobao was an important commodity distribution hub in northern Shaanxi. The Wayaobao Pancake, known for its thinness, small size, and unique flavor, was highly favored by locals, to the extent that there was a saying: “You haven’t truly been to Wayaobao if you haven’t eaten its pancake.” After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, its preparation techniques were continuously refined, and seasonings were inspired by the strengths of Sichuan and Cantonese cuisines, making it a popular and widely enjoyed local specialty.