Changfa Cake

Changfa is best recognized in Suzhou by the long, patient queues that often form outside its storefronts. It is a traditional bakery synonymous with the city's seasonal snack culture, most notably the savory meat mooncake. These pastries are distinct for their flaky, hand-layered crusts made with lard, which shatter when bitten to reveal a warm, juicy filling of seasoned minced pork.