Xiang Pen Xiang Rural Cuisine Restaurant
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.7
Beside the entrance of Xiangdian Hot Spring Staff Residential Area, Yingbin West Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Beside the entrance of Xiangdian Hot Spring Staff Residential Area, Yingbin West Road. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ningxiang Flower Pork, Hand-Torn Preserved Fish, Steam-Boiled Fish in Gas Pot.
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: Changsha
- Category: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Beside the entrance of Xiangdian Hot Spring Staff Residential Area, Yingbin West Road
- Popular dishes: Ningxiang Flower Pork, Hand-Torn Preserved Fish, Steam-Boiled Fish in Gas Pot, Old Water Duck in Ash Soup, Special Steam Pot Fish
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Dishes
Ningxiang Flower PorkNingxiang flower pork uses lean meat from the unique flower pigs of Ningxiang, Hunan, marinated and stir-fried. Main ingredients include flower pork, garlic, ginger, chili, and other seasonings, cooked quickly in a hot wok to retain tenderness.
Hand-Torn Preserved FishA traditional Chinese dish made by steaming cured and dried fish, then tearing it by hand for a savory, chewy texture with rich preserved flavor.
Steam-Boiled Fish in Gas PotA dish made by steaming fresh fish in a special steam pot with ginger and scallions, resulting in tender meat and clear, savory broth.
Old Water Duck in Ash SoupA traditional dish made with old water duck simmered in ash broth, resulting in tender meat and rich flavor.
Special Steam Pot FishA delicately seasoned fish dish steamed in a special pot, preserving its natural flavors and tenderness.
Homemade SnackHomemade pastries are made from flour, sugar, oil, and other ingredients, shaped by kneading, rolling, filling or forming directly, then baked or fried. Common fillings include red bean paste, lotus seed paste, sesame, nuts, and sometimes eggs or milk for added flavor. The process includes mixing dough, fermentation (if needed), dividing, shaping, and heating.
Tea Oil Stewed Free-range ChickenA traditional dish made with free-range chicken simmered in tea oil, resulting in tender meat and rich aroma.
Spicy Pork Stir-FryStir-fried pork with chili peppers is a home-style dish made primarily from pork and chili peppers. The method involves slicing the pork thinly, cutting the chili peppers into segments, stir-frying the pork until it changes color, then adding the chili segments and continuing to stir-fry. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stirred evenly to complete.
Sour Spicy SquidA dish made with fresh squid stir-fried with chili, vinegar, and garlic for a tangy and spicy flavor.