Although Yichang belongs to Hubei Province, the traditional Yichang cuisine is quite similar to that of Sichuan and is characterized by a spicy and pungent flavor. Prickly ash, hot pepper and chili powder play an important role in the dining of Yichang people. Bacon is another distinctive dish often found here. With the improvement in people's living standard, even ordinary people in Yichang pay much attention to healthy and nutritional dining. The culture of eating has become fashionable here. You can find many types of Chinese Cuisine, such as Chongqing Hot Pot and Xinjiang Roasted Lamb.

There are high-level restaurants, but middle- and lower-level food courts, which are cheap but delicious, are more acceptable among common people. The food courts scattered in the city offer great variety. The dishes there are by no means inferior to the ones in restaurants. It has become a good place to dine together with friends and families.

The local snacks here are also popular. Liangxia (cold shrimp), which gets its name from its shape, is made of rice, corn and brown sugar. It tastes cool and is even better after mixing some ice water in it. Cold Cordate Houttuynia in Sauce, with its tender, crisp taste, is popular among the locals as well as some visitors. Cordata houttuynia, so named because of its fishy smell, can be used as Chinese medicine.

Western food is becoming more fashionable here. You can find many western fast-food restaurants, including KFC, McDonald's and Pizza Hut, in the streets and lanes of Yichang City. They stand out with their unique flavor and refined atmosphere.