Heji makes dan hong gao to order in copper pans, crisp outside and soft within. Choose from over 20 fillings; traditional versions are listed at CNY 3–6. We recommend it as an inexpensive street snack.
Sweet, savoury and mixed fillings
- Cream and pork floss
- Sweet cream and crisp pork floss create our most dependable sweet-savoury first choice.
- Spicy beef
- Rich, mildly spicy beef pieces for a more savoury pancake.
- ‘Strange flavour’
- This off-menu-style local combination pairs spicy cowpeas with sweet cream, so chilli, salt and sweetness arrive together. It suits diners who enjoy mixed sweet and savoury flavours.
- Pickled mustard or sweet classics
- Crisp pickled mustard cuts richness. Oreo cream and sesame sugar lean sweet, with a lightly browned pancake texture reminiscent of a waffle or Hong Kong egg waffle. Strawberry jam or chocolate condensed milk are non-spicy alternatives.
Branches, prices and eating it hot
- Wenmiao West Street main branch
- Near Shishi Middle School and Wenshu Monastery, described as popular with students. We recommend Kejia Lane, Zaozi Lane and Jiuru Village branches.
- Compare like with like
- Traditional versions are quoted at CNY 3–6, with mixed fillings available and about CNY 10 per person. Tourist areas may charge more; compare the actual filling, size and branch.
- Eat immediately
- Eat promptly before the crust softens. Popular branches may involve a 20–40-minute weekend wait. Explicitly request no chilli for savoury fillings.