Core Insights - The 2025 "Must-Eat List" was officially announced, featuring 3,091 restaurants across 144 cities and regions, with Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Shenzhen being the top five cities in terms of the number of listed restaurants [1] - The list has expanded to include 10 new domestic culinary cities and 15 popular cities in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas, reflecting the growing user interest in diverse local cuisines [2] - Over 80% of the listed restaurants are small local eateries, and more than 40% have been in operation for over 10 years, showcasing the enduring appeal of traditional dining experiences [1][2] Group 1 - The user base's culinary exploration radius has increased, with over 40% of the traffic in the newly added culinary cities coming from non-local users, and daily new reviews for restaurants increasing by up to 120% [2] - The platform has accumulated 363 million authentic reviews over the past year, aiding millions in discovering preferred dining options and destinations [2] - More than half of the restaurants on the 2025 list are newcomers, with over 2,400 being lesser-known local eateries and over 1,200 being established local favorites [2] Group 2 - The "Must-Eat List" has maintained its commitment to authenticity, with a selection process based solely on user reviews, free from any economic interests or commercial influences [3] - The list aims to provide users with a genuine representation of widely recognized dining establishments, reinforcing the platform's foundational principle of enhancing quality of life through real experiences [3]