Why are some cities called food deserts by people?

1. Number and type of restaurants: The more types of restaurants a city has, such as Chinese restaurants, Western restaurants, Japanese restaurants, Korean restaurants, fast food restaurants, cafes, etc., the more choices it offers and the better it reflects the diversity of culinary cultures.

2. Freshness and quality of ingredients: The fresher and higher quality the ingredients used in a city's cuisine, the better and more appealing the taste and flavor of its dishes will be.

3. Local specialties: Every region has its own culinary specialties, and a city that does a better job of presenting local specialties means a richer and more diversified food culture in that region.

4. Restaurant environment: the better the environment of a city's restaurants, the better the dishes will taste and provide a better dining experience.

Based on the above factors, here are some cities that may be considered culinary deserts and why:

1. Hohhot: Due to the relatively underdeveloped economy of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, as well as the remoteness of the city, Hohhot's restaurant scene is small in number and lacks diversity. The local cuisine is dominated by the diets of ethnic minorities such as Mongolians, Hui and Han Chinese, but due to a lack of publicity and promotion, the local food culture is not widely recognized and accepted.

2. Yinchuan: Although Ningxia has its own unique culinary culture, Yinchuan still faces many challenges. The city has a relatively small number of restaurants, and most of them are local restaurants that lack the diversity of restaurants elsewhere. In addition, the quality of Yinchuan's environment is an obstacle to the development of the restaurant industry, as the city's pollution problems may affect the quality of local ingredients.

3. Yangzhou: Despite Yangzhou's long history and cultural heritage, the city's culinary culture is not fully represented. The number of restaurants in Yangzhou is relatively small, and most of them offer traditional flavors and lack other types of restaurants. In addition, because Yangzhou's economy is relatively backward, the restaurants are of a lower grade, resulting in a level of quality and service that cannot compete with other cities.

In summary, a culinary desert is an area that lacks food culture and diversity. In China, some cities may be considered gastronomic deserts, which may be due to factors such as geographical location, historical reasons, economic backwardness and cultural barriers. To change this situation, more efforts are needed to promote cultural diversity, enhance the dining experience, and promote local specialty dishes.