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Rizhaohong Yuanyang Hu Dessert Shop

  • CuisineTraditional Nanning sweet pastes
  • CategoryDessert Snack
  • VibeOld-town dessert stall, quick and unfussy
  • Rating★ 4.4
  • Price$ (¥5-18 ($0.75-2.69) per person)

Rizhaohong Yuanyang Hu Dessert Shop trades inside Huimin Wharf Food City on Shuijie (Water Street) in Xingning District, a dessert stall that has run for more than two decades in Nanning's historic old-town snack quarter.

Rizhaohong Yuanyang Hu Dessert Shop trades inside Huimin Wharf Food City on Shuijie (Water Street) in Xingning District, a dessert stall that has run for more than two decades in Nanning's historic old-town snack quarter. Its signature dish, yuanyang hu, is a bowl split between a black sesame paste and a peanut paste, poured side by side and swirled together spoon by spoon as it is eaten, a presentation locals treat as a small piece of theatre alongside the dessert itself. The shop also sells the pastes separately and a sweet mung bean soup as a lighter, cooler option. Seating is minimal, typically a counter or a few shared stools within the food city, and drinks are limited to the desserts themselves rather than a separate beverage list. Reservations are not applicable; the shop operates as a walk-up counter within a food hall.

Practical information for Rizhaohong Yuanyang Hu Dessert Shop · Last updated August 2026
Price $ (¥5-18 ($0.75-2.69) per person)
Hours Daily approximately 8AM-8PM
Reservations Not accepted; order at the counter
Address Huimin Wharf Food City, Shuijie (Water Street), Xingning District, Nanning, Guangxi 530012, China

Signature dishes

  • Yuanyang hu (paired black sesame and peanut paste)
  • Black sesame paste
  • Peanut paste
  • Sweet mung bean soup

Good to know

Known for
A Water Street dessert stall trading for more than two decades, known for yuanyang hu, a bowl split between black sesame and peanut pastes that are swirled together as they are eaten

Location

Huimin Wharf Food City, Shuijie (Water Street), Xingning District, Nanning, Guangxi 530012, China

22.8162, 108.3100 View on map

Highlights

  • Yuanyang hu, black sesame and peanut pastes served side by side and swirled together
  • More than two decades of continuous trading on Water Street
  • Sweet mung bean soup as a lighter alternative
  • Located inside Huimin Wharf Food City, easy to combine with other Water Street stalls

Tips for visiting

  • Swirl the two pastes together gradually rather than all at once for the best texture contrast
  • Visit as part of a wider walk through Huimin Wharf Food City and Water Street
  • Order the mung bean soup on hotter days as a cooler alternative
  • Expect small portions priced for snacking rather than a full meal

Accessibility

The stall is inside a ground-floor food hall with step-free access, though seating is minimal and counter-height.

Frequently asked questions

What is yuanyang hu?

A dessert bowl split between black sesame paste and peanut paste, served side by side and swirled together as it is eaten.

Is this a sit-down restaurant?

No, it is a dessert counter within Huimin Wharf Food City on Water Street, with minimal seating.

How long has the shop been trading?

More than two decades on Water Street.