Chaoshan is the Teochew-speaking area of eastern Guangdong around
潮州 and
汕头. Its cooking is counted as one of Guangdong's three cuisines, alongside Cantonese and Hakka. It is known for fresh seafood,
卤鹅 (goose braised in spiced soy stock), beef hotpot with hand-beaten
牛肉丸 (beef balls), and strong
功夫茶 after meals.