Clear Water Lotus Vegetarian Restaurant (Sichuan Style Vegetarian, Sichuan Opera)
素食 · ⭐ 4.1
Wenshu Fang Jinma Lane Square
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chengdu, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Wenshu Fang Jinma Lane Square. It is a 素食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Nine Blessings Stir-Fried Pork, Jiu Fu Dumplings, Er Jie Ding Ding.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Chengdu
- Category: 素食
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Wenshu Fang Jinma Lane Square
- Popular dishes: Nine Blessings Stir-Fried Pork, Jiu Fu Dumplings, Er Jie Ding Ding, Twice-Cooked Pork, Dan Dan Noodles
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Dishes
Nine Blessings Stir-Fried PorkA classic Sichuan dish featuring stir-fried pork belly with green peppers and scallions, seasoned with fermented bean paste and chili sauce.
Jiu Fu DumplingsA traditional Sichuan-style dumpling made with pork and vegetable filling, hand-folded and boiled in a savory broth, often served with chili oil and garlic sauce.
Er Jie Ding DingA Sichuan-style home dish made with diced pork tenderloin stir-fried with bell peppers, red chili, and onion, offering a spicy and aromatic flavor.
Twice-Cooked PorkStir-fried pork is a traditional dish made primarily with pork. The pork is first boiled and sliced, then stir-fried with ingredients such as garlic chives and doubanjiang until the edges of the meat slices curl slightly and turn an appealing reddish-brown.
Dan Dan NoodlesDan Dan Noodles is a noodle dish primarily made with noodles, mung bean sprouts, and minced pork. After boiling the noodles, they are mixed with stir-fried mung bean sprouts and seasoned minced pork, then topped with specially prepared chili oil and Sichuan pepper powder, and finally garnished with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a classic Chinese dish using pork ribs as the main ingredient. The ribs are first fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with seasonings such as sugar, vinegar, and tomato sauce to coat the ribs evenly in a rich sweet-and-sour sauce.
Vegetarian Rice NoodlesA healthy dish made with rice noodles and assorted vegetables, cooked in a light broth for a fresh and delicate flavor.
Pan-Seared Tofu SteakA plant-based steak made from tofu, pan-seared to perfection with a savory flavor and tender texture.