🍽️ Guangming Squab

Shenzhen Guangming’s signature squab, crispy and tender.

Guangming Squab is the signature dish of Guangming District in Shenzhen, made from carefully raised young pigeons through marinating, air-drying and deep-frying. The finished bird has a glossy reddish-brown, thin and crisp skin that cracks gently under the bite, while the meat inside stays tender, juicy and savory with a clean sweet note. It is best eaten hot, torn by hand, first sipping the juices under the skin, then savoring the contrast of crisp crust and soft flesh. Besides the classic red-braised style, salt-baked and herbal versions are also popular. One of Shenzhen's few home-grown famous dishes, Guangming squab is a specialty of the Guangming farm area and a must-try for visitors, defined by its crisp skin and succulent meat.