Rice for the elderly is a traditional food in Jiaxing and Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Mainly fried with rice, seafood and vegetables. The taste is mellow, light and delicious. The elderly have low calories and rich nutrition, which is suitable for the elderly. Therefore, the diet of the elderly is usually called "health diet" or "health diet".

In Shaoxing, meals for the elderly are not only rich in ingredients, but also full of local characteristics. For example, abalone, shrimp, scallops and other seafood are often added to Shaoxing elderly meals to make the ingredients fresher and taste better. In addition, Shaoxing old people's rice will also add fresh bamboo shoots, tender tofu and other local special vegetables to provide healthier and more nutritious food choices for the elderly.

Besides delicious food, meals for the elderly have rich cultural connotations. In Shaoxing, the meals of the elderly are often used as the staple food for family banquets and birthday banquets. The appearance of the meal for the elderly is a symbol of family reunion and gratitude in China. Traditionally, parents often cook a meal for their elderly relatives to show their love for the elderly, which also means that they want the elderly to be healthy, live long and safe.