Tongtai Restaurant
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
No. 2-1 Maopeng Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, 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. 2-1 Maopeng Street. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Organic Cauliflower in Flavorful Sauce, Braised Beef Brisket with Potatoes, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry 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: 3.9
- Address: No. 2-1 Maopeng Street
- Popular dishes: Organic Cauliflower in Flavorful Sauce, Braised Beef Brisket with Potatoes, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Dry Pot Yellow Catfish, Spicy Pepper Stir-Fried Pork
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Dishes
Organic Cauliflower in Flavorful SauceA dish made with organic cauliflower stir-fried with garlic and chili, offering a fresh and savory taste.
Braised Beef Brisket with PotatoesPotato and beef brisket stew is a dish made primarily with beef brisket and potatoes. After blanching the beef to remove odor, it's cooked with potatoes, water, soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger until tender and flavorful.
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Dry Pot Yellow CatfishDry Pot Yellow Duck Call is a dish featuring Yellow Duck Call fish as the main ingredient, paired with side vegetables such as potatoes, green peppers, and onions. The Yellow Duck Call fish is first pan-fried until slightly golden on the surface, then stir-fried together with the vegetables in a dry pot. Seasonings are added and the dish is simmered until fully flavored.
Spicy Pepper Stir-Fried PorkSpicy chili stir-fried pork is a Chinese home-style dish using pork and chili as main ingredients. Pork is usually sliced from fatty or lean cuts, and chilies are cut into segments. First, pork is stir-fried until oil appears, then chilies are added and cooked together with seasoning.
Braised Crucian CarpBraised crucian carp is a Chinese dish featuring crucian carp as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then simmered with葱姜蒜, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until the sauce thickens and the fish absorbs the flavors.
Wrapped Chicken with PorkA traditional dish made by wrapping chicken thighs or breasts in pork or ham and steaming until tender and flavorful.
Snow PeasSnow peas are a refreshing vegetable dish primarily made with fresh snow peas. The preparation is simple, typically involving steps such as washing, blanching, and stir-frying. After blanching, the snow peas retain a bright color and tender texture, and when stir-fried with appropriate seasonings, they deliver their natural, delicious flavor.
BroccoliBroccoli is a green vegetable known for its distinctive flower buds and bright color. It is commonly steamed, boiled, or stir-fried to preserve its natural flavor. When cooked with simple seasonings such as garlic or olive oil, it delivers a fresh and delicious taste.
Green Pepper and Perilla Simmered Live FishFresh live fish is stir-fried with green peppers and perilla leaves, then simmered in hot oil and broth. The fish is tender, the peppers crisp, and the perilla adds a fragrant aroma.
LeekLeek, also known as 'Yang-promoting grass,' is a common vegetable. Its narrow, long leaves are vividly green and emit a unique aroma. When cooking, it can be stir-fried, made into a cold dish, or used as a filling, preserving its natural flavor and nutritional value.
Fried Pork with Tofu SkinXianggan Hui Guo Rou is a dish primarily made with pork belly and dried tofu. First, boil the pork belly until tender, then slice it thinly. Next, cut the dried tofu into strips. In a wok, stir-fry minced ginger and garlic until fragrant, add doubanjiang (spicy bean paste) to release the red oil, then add the pork belly slices and stir-fry until slightly curled. Finally, add the dried tofu and green peppers, season with an appropriate amount of soy sauce, sugar, and salt, and stir well to combine.
Spicy Chicken FeetSpicy chicken feet is a dish made primarily with chicken claws, which are first blanched and then simmered or marinated with spices such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, and garlic. The finished dish has a bright red color, a chewy texture, and a rich spicy flavor.
Spicy Prawn Stir-frySpicy prawns stir-fried with chili, garlic, and ginger for a bold, aromatic flavor.
Spicy Fish SlicesA spicy Sichuan dish made with thin slices of fish, stir-fried with chili and Sichuan peppercorns for a numbing, fiery flavor.
Spicy CrabSpicy crab is a dish made primarily with crabs, stir-fried with seasonings such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and green onions. First, the crabs are cleaned thoroughly, then stir-fried together with the seasonings so that the crab meat absorbs the spicy and fragrant flavors.
Spicy Squid TentaclesSpicy squid tentacles is a dish made primarily from squid tentacles, stir-fried with chili, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings. The tender, crisp texture offers a smooth mouthfeel, enhanced by the rich spicy flavor.