Mao's Hunan Flavor Restaurant (Hongmei Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.4
No. 2978 Hongmei Road (near Wuzhong 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. 2978 Hongmei Road (near Wuzhong Road). It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Chopped Chili Fish Head, Two-color Fish Head.
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: Shanghai
- Category: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 2978 Hongmei Road (near Wuzhong Road)
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Chopped Chili Fish Head, Two-color Fish Head, Stir-Fried Chicken Offal, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot
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Dishes
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.
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.
Two-color Fish HeadDouble-color fish head is a dish that uses fish head as the main ingredient, paired with ingredients of different colors for cooking. Fresh fish heads, such as those from bighead carp or silver carp, are typically used, combined with vegetables like green and red peppers. The dish is prepared by stewing or braising. First, the fish head is marinated with seasonings and pan-fried until slightly golden, then it is cooked slowly with chopped vegetables to allow the fish head to absorb the flavorful broth while maintaining the tenderness of the fish meat and the crispness of the vegetables.
Stir-Fried Chicken OffalStir-fried Chicken Offal is a dish made primarily from chicken hearts, liver, and gizzards, combined with vegetables such as green and red peppers, and quickly stir-fried. First, clean the chicken offal and slice it; prepare the vegetables by cutting them. Then, heat a wok with oil, sauté葱姜蒜 (scallions, ginger, and garlic) until fragrant, add the chicken offal and stir-fry quickly until it changes color. Finally, add the prepared vegetables and seasonings, and stir-fry thoroughly to combine.
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.
Pan-Fried Shredded CabbageA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying shredded cabbage in a flat pan with garlic and chili for a crisp, savory flavor.
Appetizing Fish HeadA flavorful dish made with fresh fish head, simmered with ginger, scallions, and chili for a refreshing, tangy-spicy taste that stimulates the appetite.
Youxian Fragrant Tofu CubesYouxian fragrant tofu skin is primarily made from Youxian specialty tofu slices, which are sliced, fried, and then stir-fried with chili peppers, garlic, and other seasonings. The dish has a golden color, with the tofu skin crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Corn PancakeCorn cake is a Chinese pan-fried dish using fresh corn kernels as the main ingredient. Mix corn with a little starch, add salt and egg, stir well, then fry in a pan until golden brown on both sides, creating a crispy outside and tender inside.
Spicy Pig IntestinesSpicy tripe is a dish made primarily from pork intestines, cleaned, blanched to remove odor, then stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. It has a bright red color, tender yet chewy tripe, and rich spiciness.
Grilled Eggplant on Iron PlateSizzling eggplant is a dish featuring eggplant as the main ingredient, cooked at high temperature on a hot iron plate. The eggplant slices are mixed with a special sauce and minced garlic, then quickly heated on the iron plate until cooked, resulting in a fragrant, tender, and juicy texture.