Lao Xu Shi · Eco-Food Palace
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.3
Modian Food Street, Modian Street, Modian Community, No. 1–4
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hefei, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Modian Food Street, Modian Street, Modian Community, No. 1–4. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three Delicacies Pot, Abundant Grains Feast, Braised Pork Belly.
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: Hefei
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Modian Food Street, Modian Street, Modian Community, No. 1–4
- Popular dishes: Three Delicacies Pot, Abundant Grains Feast, Braised Pork Belly, Farmhouse Salted Pork Rind, Spicy Chopped Pepper Century Egg
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Dishes
Three Delicacies PotThree Delicacies Pot is a stewed dish primarily made with chicken, shrimp, and pork, often accompanied by mushrooms and greens, slowly cooked in broth or water for a rich, flavorful taste.
Abundant Grains FeastFive Grains Abundance is a dish primarily made with various grains, typically including rice, millet, corn, red beans, and green beans, prepared by steaming or simmering. The ingredients are evenly mixed, preserving the original flavors of the grains and offering a rich, diverse texture.
Braised Pork BellyTraditional braised pork belly is primarily made with fatty pork belly. After blanching to remove odor, it is simmered with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and other seasonings until the meat becomes tender and develops a glossy red color.
Farmhouse Salted Pork RindMade from pork skin and fat, this farmhouse salted pork rind is cured and dried. It has a chewy texture and strong salty flavor, commonly used in stir-fries or soups as a traditional Chinese preserved meat.
Spicy Chopped Pepper Century EggSteamed egg custard with chopped chili is a cold dish made primarily from preserved eggs and chopped chili. Cut the preserved eggs into pieces, mix with chopped chili, add minced garlic, green onions, and seasonings, then chill for a while before serving.
Hot Pot Beef with Snowflake MarblingA dish featuring premium snowflake marbled beef slices quickly cooked in hot broth, known for its tender texture and rich flavor.
Mocheng Old TofuMocheng Old Tofu is a traditional Anhui dish made with handmade old tofu, seasoned with vegetables and minced meat, offering a delicate texture and savory flavor.
Wild TurtleWild turtle stewed with ham and mushrooms, resulting in a rich, tender dish full of umami flavor.
Sizzling Garlic ShrimpSizzling garlic shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp, garlic, butter or oil, cooked on a hot iron plate. The shrimp are placed on the heated plate, then stir-fried with garlic, salt, and seasonings to absorb the rich aroma of garlic and fat, resulting in tender and chewy texture.
Pickled Cabbage with Pig IntestinesXuecai Intestines is a dish made primarily from pork intestines and pickled mustard greens. After cleaning and blanching to remove odor, the intestines are stir-fried with chopped snow cabbage and seasoned, then stewed until flavorful. The dish has a glossy appearance, soft texture, and rich taste.
Fish Head with FlatbreadFish head with flatbread is a delicacy made from fresh fish head, paired with烙饼 (flatbread), scallions, ginger, and garlic, carefully prepared. The fish head is stewed until tender and flavorful, with a rich broth. The flatbread absorbs the savory broth, making it even more delicious.
Huángshān Stinky Mandarin FishHuangshan stinky mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, which acquires a unique fermented aroma due to its special curing process. The fish is first cured for several days until it develops its distinctive flavor, then braised with seasonings such as chili peppers, ginger, and garlic.