Hao Chang Lai Eating House (Xia Meilin Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
Unit A120, First Floor, Building 6, Meishan Garden, Xiameilin, Meishan Street, Meilin Subdistrict (near Meishan Middle School)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shenzhen, 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 Unit A120, First Floor, Building 6, Meishan Garden, Xiameilin, Meishan Street, Meilin Subdistrict (near Meishan Middle School). It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Home-style Tofu, Crawfish.
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: Shenzhen
- Category: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Unit A120, First Floor, Building 6, Meishan Garden, Xiameilin, Meishan Street, Meilin Subdistrict (near Meishan Middle School)
- Popular dishes: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Home-style Tofu, Crawfish, Dry Pot Frog Legs, Yongzhou Blood Duck
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Dishes
Chopped Chili Fish HeadSteamed fish head with chopped chili is a dish made by steaming a fish head with chopped chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. To prepare, clean the fish head, layer it with chopped chili and other seasonings, then steam until fully cooked.
Home-style TofuHome-style tofu is a Chinese dish primarily made with tofu, often enhanced with minced pork, diced chicken, or shrimp to add texture. The tofu is first pan-fried until golden on both sides, then combined with ingredients and seasonings such as soy sauce, garlic, and ginger slices, and slowly simmered until flavorful. Finally, the sauce is reduced to finish the dish.
CrawfishFresh crayfish are the main ingredient, cleaned and then cooked with a variety of spices and seasonings. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, boiling, and grilling, allowing the crayfish to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Dry Pot Frog LegsA spicy Sichuan dish featuring fresh frog legs stir-fried with vegetables in a dry pot, known for its rich aroma and tender texture.
Yongzhou Blood DuckYongzhou Blood Duck is a traditional dish primarily made with fresh duck and duck blood. After the duck is slaughtered, its blood is collected and set aside. The duck meat is cut into pieces and stir-fried with ingredients such as ginger and garlic. Just before the duck meat is fully cooked, the duck blood is poured in and quickly stir-fried to evenly coat the meat, creating a unique color and texture.
Stir-fried Oil-mustard GreensStir-fried oil lettuce is a dish primarily made with oil lettuce, quickly stir-fried at high heat to preserve its fresh and tender texture. Garlic and dried chili are added during cooking for flavor, and a small amount of soy sauce and sesame oil is drizzled at the end to enhance the savory aroma.
Green Tea CakeGreen tea cakes are made primarily from glutinous rice flour and green tea powder, supplemented with vegetable oil, white sesame seeds, and red bean paste. The glutinous rice flour and green tea powder are mixed together, then water and vegetable oil are added to form a batter. The mixture is filled with red bean paste, pressed into small cakes, sprinkled with white sesame seeds, and then pan-fried.
Spicy Grilled FishSpicy grilled fish is made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with various spices and vegetables and then grilled. The fish meat is tender, the skin is crispy, and the spicy seasoning penetrates deeply, creating an appealing color and aroma.