Uncle Gu's Farmhouse Cuisine (Chenjia Town Bridge Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 437, Hongxing Village, Zhongxing Town (at the intersection of Chenxiao Highway and Hongxing Branch Road)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 437, Hongxing Village, Zhongxing Town (at the intersection of Chenxiao Highway and Hongxing Branch Road). It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Herbal Whole Chicken Soup, Chongming Eight Treasure Rice, Chongming Dumplings.
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: Shanghai
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 437, Hongxing Village, Zhongxing Town (at the intersection of Chenxiao Highway and Hongxing Branch Road)
- Popular dishes: Herbal Whole Chicken Soup, Chongming Eight Treasure Rice, Chongming Dumplings, Hair Crab with Rice Noodles, Braised Eggplant in Oil
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Dishes
Herbal Whole Chicken SoupA nourishing soup made with whole chicken and medicinal herbs like goji berries, red dates, and astragalus, slowly simmered for rich flavor and health benefits.
Chongming Eight Treasure RiceChongming Eight Treasure Rice is a traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice layered with ingredients like red dates, lotus seeds, longan, walnuts, raisins, red bean paste, candied fruits, and peanuts, steamed to perfection for a soft, sweet flavor.
Chongming DumplingsChongming dumplings are a traditional snack from Chongming Island, Shanghai, featuring thin wrappers filled with fresh meat and served in clear broth with garnishes like scallions and shrimp powder for a delicate, savory taste.
Hair Crab with Rice NoodlesA Chinese dish featuring fresh hairy crab and glutinous rice noodles, simmered in a savory sauce to absorb the rich crab flavor.
Braised Eggplant in OilStir-fried eggplant in oil is a Chinese dish featuring eggplant as the main ingredient. Sliced eggplant is fried or pan-seared, then simmered with seasonings like soy sauce, sugar, and garlic until tender and flavorful.
Poached ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional dish made primarily from young chicken. It is boiled without any seasonings, preserving the natural flavor of the meat. It is served with a specially prepared sauce to enhance its original taste.
White Water FishA dish made by boiling fresh carp in clear water, resulting in tender fish meat and a mild, savory broth that highlights the natural flavor of the fish.
Braised EelA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking eel in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine until tender and flavorful.
Braised LambBraised mutton is a dish primarily made with mutton, which is first blanched and then simmered with spices such as green onions, ginger, and star anise. To prepare it, the mutton is cut into pieces, boiled in hot water to remove blood foam, then seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, and slowly stewed until the meat becomes tender and the broth thickens.
Golden Squash NoodlesA dish made from shredded pumpkin, stir-fried or served cold, with a soft and fragrant texture.
Silver Fish with EggA traditional Chinese dish made with fresh silver fish and eggs, gently fried to create a delicate and nutritious meal.