Cao Yuan Barbecue (Mingzhu Road Branch)
Barbecue · ⭐ 3.4
No. 142, Mingzhu Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hangzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 142, Mingzhu Road. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Baby Squid, Rice Cake, Hand-grabbed Lobster.
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: Hangzhou
- Category: Barbecue
- Rating: 3.4
- Address: No. 142, Mingzhu Road
- Popular dishes: Baby Squid, Rice Cake, Hand-grabbed Lobster, Beef Skewers, Lamb Skewers
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Dishes
Baby SquidSmall squid is a dish made primarily from fresh squid, usually cleaned and sliced or cooked whole. Methods include blanching, stir-frying, steaming, or grilling, often with scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili to preserve its tender texture.
Rice CakeNian gao is a traditional Chinese rice product made primarily from glutinous rice. After steaming and pounding, it is shaped into a cohesive form. It has a soft and sticky texture and can be served as a staple food, dessert, or snack.
Hand-grabbed LobsterA dish featuring fresh live lobsters steamed with a secret spice blend, known for its rich flavor and hands-on eating style.
Beef SkewersBeef skewers are made by cutting selected beef into chunks and threading them onto bamboo skewers. After marinating, they are slowly grilled over charcoal until the outside is charred and the inside remains tender and juicy. The meat is delicious on its own but even better when paired with a special sauce.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Grilled Crucian Carp in FoilSteamed crucian carp wrapped in foil is a dish made with fresh crucian carp, seasoned with ginger slices, scallions, garlic, and other spices, then baked in foil to retain its natural flavor and keep the flesh tender and juicy.
Wheat GlutenWheat gluten is a food made primarily from flour. Through steps such as kneading and washing, starch and protein in the flour are separated, resulting in a high-protein product known as wheat gluten. Wheat gluten can be baked, boiled, or stir-fried, with a chewy texture, making it a common ingredient in vegetarian cuisine.
Spicy CrawfishSpicy crayfish is primarily made with fresh crayfish, which are cleaned and then stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, scallions, and other seasonings. During cooking,适量 of cooking wine, soy sauce, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) are added to create a rich flavor and tender, chewy shrimp meat.
Meat Connected to BoneSpiced chicken and chicken cartilage skewers are a grilled dish made by alternating chicken cartilage and chicken meat on skewers. After marinating, they are grilled on a rack until golden and crispy on the outside, with tender and juicy meat inside.