Old Eight Dishes Restaurant
其他美食 · ⭐ 3.6
No. 25, Chenxi Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, 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. 25, Chenxi Road. It is a 其他美食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongpo Pork Trotter, Mixed Eggplant, Pickled Chili Shredded Pork.
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: Chongqing
- Category: 其他美食
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 25, Chenxi Road
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Pork Trotter, Mixed Eggplant, Pickled Chili Shredded Pork, Soup-Filled Pork Shank, Braised pork with glutinous rice
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Dishes
Dongpo Pork TrotterDongpo pork knuckle is a dish made primarily with pork knuckles, simmered with soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar, star anise, and cinnamon until tender and glossy. Skillful heat control ensures rich flavor without greasiness.
Mixed EggplantCold dish made with eggplant, steamed or boiled and shredded, then mixed with garlic, green onions, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.
Pickled Chili Shredded PorkA classic Sichuan dish made with tender pork strips stir-fried with pickled chili peppers, offering a spicy and tangy flavor.
Soup-Filled Pork ShankSoup-filled pork shank is a dish made with pork shank as the main ingredient, which is stewed and then filled with a special soup. The meat is tender, and the soup is rich and flavorful.
Braised pork with glutinous riceBurned white is a Chinese dish made with pork belly, sliced after boiling and mixed with seasoned glutinous rice, doubanjiang, soy sauce, then steamed. It has a bright red color, tender meat, and rich flavor.
Tomato and Egg Stir-FryScrambled eggs with tomatoes is a home-style dish made primarily from fresh tomatoes and eggs. The preparation is simple: first, beat the eggs and cut the tomatoes into pieces; then heat a pan with oil, pour in the egg mixture and stir-fry until set, then remove and set aside; next, stir-fry the tomatoes until soft, add the cooked eggs, and mix well; finally, season with salt, and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving for added aroma.
CowpeaCowpea is a common legume vegetable, typically选用 fresh long cowpeas, washed and cut into segments. It can be stir-fried alone or with meat, garlic, or chili to maintain its crisp and tender texture.
Spicy Chicken with ChiliSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, seasoned with large amounts of chili peppers and spices. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, then stir-fried at high heat with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings to allow the chicken to fully absorb the spicy and fragrant flavors, resulting in a bright red color and a distinctive numbingly spicy, savory taste.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.