Honghu Softshell Turtle Restaurant · Famous Hubei Dishes (Yucai Street Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 7 Yucai Street, Huangxiao River Road, Huaqiao Subdistrict, Huaqiao (next to Bank of China Yucan Branch)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuhan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 7 Yucai Street, Huangxiao River Road, Huaqiao Subdistrict, Huaqiao (next to Bank of China Yucan Branch). It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Knife-Pounded Cucumber, Songzi Chicken, Pig's Tail.
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: Wuhan
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 7 Yucai Street, Huangxiao River Road, Huaqiao Subdistrict, Huaqiao (next to Bank of China Yucan Branch)
- Popular dishes: Knife-Pounded Cucumber, Songzi Chicken, Pig's Tail, Softshell Turtle Hot Pot, Softshell Turtle and Rooster Egg Stew
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Dishes
Knife-Pounded CucumberKnife-pounded cucumber is a cold dish primarily made with cucumber. The cucumber is smashed with the back of a knife and then cut into segments, followed by mixing with seasonings. The preparation typically involves no heating, preserving the crisp texture of the cucumber.
Songzi ChickenSongzi Chicken is a dish primarily made with chicken, usually using a whole chicken or chicken thighs, seasoned with ginger, scallions, garlic, and other spices. After blanching, it is simmered with soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and other seasonings to make the chicken flavorful and tender. In some regions, ingredients such as dried mushrooms and carrots are added to enhance the flavor.
Pig's TailThe pig's tail is blanched and then stewed with ingredients such as ginger slices and green onion segments until the meat becomes tender. Soy sauce and cooking wine can be added to enhance the flavor.
Softshell Turtle Hot PotA hot pot dish featuring softshell turtle as the main ingredient, simmered with chicken, ham, and mushrooms in a rich broth.
Softshell Turtle and Rooster Egg StewA rich stew combining softshell turtle and rooster eggs, simmered with aromatics for a savory, nourishing dish.
Softshell Turtle with Bullfrog StewMain ingredients are softshell turtle and bullfrog, blanched then stewed with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, cooking wine, and broth, slowly simmered until flavors blend perfectly.
Softshell Turtle and Eel StewA dish featuring softshell turtle and eel braised together in a savory sauce, known for its rich flavor and tender texture.
Braised Softshell TurtleBraised turtle is a traditional dish with turtle as the main ingredient. After the turtle is slaughtered and cleaned, it is cut into pieces, then stir-fried and braised with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color and rich, flavorful broth.
Jingsha FishJingsha Fish is a Chinese dish made with fresh fish and seasoned with scallions, ginger, garlic, and fermented bean paste, resulting in a rich and savory flavor.
Side DishSide dishes typically refer to auxiliary dishes served alongside the main course, with primary ingredients including vegetables, soy products, and fungi. The cooking methods are mostly blanching, stir-frying, cold mixing, or steaming, to preserve the original flavor and texture of the ingredients.
Cilantro Beef SaladCilantro beef salad is a cold dish made with cooked beef and fresh cilantro. Thinly sliced or diced beef is mixed with washed and drained cilantro, then seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, chili oil, and more. Simple to prepare, it emphasizes freshness and balanced flavor.