Lao Chen Roast Chicken Rice Restaurant (Gucheng East Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.4
East Gate of Dapeng Fortress (turn right after ascending the slope beside the banyan tree)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shenzhen, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at East Gate of Dapeng Fortress (turn right after ascending the slope beside the banyan tree). It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pickled Mustard Greens Stir-Fried with Meat, Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Bitter Melon with Beef.
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: Shenzhen
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: East Gate of Dapeng Fortress (turn right after ascending the slope beside the banyan tree)
- Popular dishes: Pickled Mustard Greens Stir-Fried with Meat, Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Bitter Melon with Beef, Stir-fried Clams with Ginger and Scallion, Hakka Stuffed Tofu
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Dishes
Pickled Mustard Greens Stir-Fried with MeatA home-style stir-fry dish made with pickled mustard greens and pork. Thinly sliced pork and chopped pickled greens are quickly stir-fried together with salt and soy sauce for a savory, slightly spicy flavor. Crisp and tender, it pairs perfectly with steamed rice.
Homestyle Stir-Fried PorkFarmhouse stir-fried pork is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with pork belly and green peppers. To prepare, slice the pork belly thinly and cut the green peppers into strips after removing the seeds. Next, heat a wok with oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add the pork belly slices and stir-fry until lightly golden. Add the green pepper strips and quickly stir-fry. Finally, season with适量 salt, light soy sauce, and a small amount of sugar, stir well, and serve.
Bitter Melon with BeefA Chinese dish featuring bitter melon and beef, stir-fried together for a refreshing, slightly bitter taste with tender meat.
Stir-fried Clams with Ginger and ScallionA classic Chinese dish featuring fresh clams stir-fried with ginger and scallions, delivering a savory and aromatic flavor.
Hakka Stuffed Tofu客家酿豆腐是一道传统菜肴，主要食材为豆腐和猪肉。制作方法是将猪肉剁成肉馅，填入豆腐块中，然后进行煎或蒸制，直至肉馅和豆腐熟透。
Shredded CabbageShredded cabbage is a home-style dish primarily made with cabbage. The preparation involves tearing the cabbage by hand into pieces, then stir-frying it quickly with garlic, chili, and other seasonings at high heat to preserve its crisp and tender texture.
Firewood-Steamed Clay-Baked ChickenA traditional Cantonese dish featuring chicken marinated in secret spices and slow-roasted in clay over wood fire, resulting in tender meat and crispy skin.
Garlic Stir-Fried VegetablesStir-fried seasonal vegetables with garlic, featuring fresh greens like bok choy, Chinese cabbage, and lettuce, sautéed with minced garlic and a touch of oil.
Garlic Stir-fried OkraA stir-fried dish of fresh okra with garlic, known for its tender texture and savory flavor.- Lotus Stem with Chicken GizzardA dish made with fresh lotus stems and chicken gizzards, stir-fried with aromatics for a crisp and savory flavor.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.
Spicy and Sour Chicken OffalSpicy and sour chicken offal is a dish made primarily from chicken gizzards and hearts, seasoned with pickled chili peppers, scallions, ginger, and garlic. The preparation involves stir-frying the chicken offal until cooked, then adding spicy and sour seasonings to simmer and reduce the sauce before serving.
Pan-fried Handmade Squid CakeFresh squid meat is hand-pounded into paste, mixed with seasonings and starch, shaped into patties, then pan-fried until golden brown—crispy outside, tender inside.
Pan-Fried Sea FishFresh sea fish seasoned and pan-fried until golden and crispy, keeping the flesh tender and flavorful.