Yan Ge's Mud Carp · Affordable Hunan Cuisine (Shilipu Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.3
Hongchang Street, Nanwu Community, Balamiao
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Hongchang Street, Nanwu Community, Balamiao. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Double Pepper Fresh Carp, Stir-Fried Water Celery with Hunan Tofu, Yan Ge Northeast Wuchang Rice.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Zhengzhou
- Category: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Hongchang Street, Nanwu Community, Balamiao
- Popular dishes: Double Pepper Fresh Carp, Stir-Fried Water Celery with Hunan Tofu, Yan Ge Northeast Wuchang Rice, Stir-fried cauliflower with pork cracklings, Stir-Fried Potato Shreds
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Dishes
Double Pepper Fresh CarpFresh carp cooked with green and red peppers, resulting in tender fish and a spicy, aromatic flavor.
Stir-Fried Water Celery with Hunan TofuFresh water celery stir-fried with Hunan-style tofu, offering a crisp texture and savory flavor.
Yan Ge Northeast Wuchang RiceYan Ge Northeast Wuchang Rice is a high-quality rice produced in Wuchang City, Northeast China. The main ingredient is selected rice grains, which are processed and sorted to have full grains and a fragrant, sticky texture.
Stir-fried cauliflower with pork cracklingsOil渣 stir-fried cauliflower is a home-style dish using cauliflower and pork lard residue. Cauliflower is washed, cut into small florets, and stir-fried with the residue to absorb its aroma, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, crisp, and tender texture.
Stir-Fried Potato ShredsStir-fried potato shreds is a Chinese home-style dish made by quickly stir-frying thin slices of potatoes in oil, seasoned with salt, vinegar, and chili for a crisp texture.
Bamboo Shoots Stir-Fried with Preserved PorkA classic Chinese dish featuring tender bamboo shoots stir-fried with savory preserved pork, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Braised Tofu with SchizonepetaA stir-fried tofu dish featuring fresh schizonepeta leaves, known for its delicate flavor and quick cooking method.
Tofu Kombu Egg SoupTofu kombu egg soup is made with soft tofu, kombu, and eggs. Tofu is cut into cubes and cooked with kombu, then beaten eggs are added and boiled. It has a fresh and nutritious taste.
Vinegar Stir-fried Earth EggsA home-style dish made with free-range eggs, stir-fried with vinegar and seasonings. Eggs are beaten and cooked in a hot pan with a little oil until half-set, then vinegar and salt are added to finish cooking, resulting in tender, slightly tangy eggs.
Stuffed Mushrooms with Pork BellySpicy pork belly slices are stir-fried until the fat renders, then mixed with doubanjiang, garlic, ginger, and green peppers. Finally, deer antler mushrooms are added to infuse the meat with rich umami flavor.