In Shanghai's Huangpu district, not far from People's Square metro station, a tiny Shandong-style jianbing (a crispy, savory Chinese pancake) stall, just a few square meters in size, regularly draws long lines.
The smell can be a bit overpowering, even off-putting. But one bite and you are hooked. That is the magic of stinky tofu in Changsha, Hunan province — a snack that has captivated locals and tourists alike for more than 200 years.