Old Hefei Hefei Cuisine (Dongzhi Road Branch)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.2
Shop 102 and Upper Room 102, Building 2, Huangshan Garden, No. 159 Wangjiang West Road, Nanqi Subdistrict
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If you are traveling in China to visit Hefei, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Shop 102 and Upper Room 102, Building 2, Huangshan Garden, No. 159 Wangjiang West Road, Nanqi Subdistrict. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Lu'an Air-Dried Lamb, Ancient-Style Stinky Carp, Stir-fried Tofu with Chili.
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: Hefei
- Category: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: Shop 102 and Upper Room 102, Building 2, Huangshan Garden, No. 159 Wangjiang West Road, Nanqi Subdistrict
- Popular dishes: Lu'an Air-Dried Lamb, Ancient-Style Stinky Carp, Stir-fried Tofu with Chili, Stir-fried River Shrimp, Peony Shrimp Balls
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Dishes
Lu'an Air-Dried LambLu'an Air-Dried Lamb is a traditional specialty from Lu'an, Anhui, made by curing and air-drying high-quality mutton. The meat is firm, flavorful, and slightly sweet, ideal for steaming or stewing.
Ancient-Style Stinky CarpAncient-style stinky mandarin fish is a dish made from fresh mandarin fish, fermented and then cooked. The fish is cleaned, marinated in special brine or stinky tofu sauce for several days to develop its unique flavor, then pan-fried or braised to achieve tender meat with a crispy exterior.
Stir-fried Tofu with ChiliStir-fried earth chili with stinky tofu is a Chinese home-style dish using earth chili and fermented tofu as main ingredients. Cut tofu into cubes, blanch to remove odor, and set aside. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry chili first, then add tofu and season until flavorful.
Stir-fried River ShrimpOil-burst river shrimp is a dish primarily made with river shrimp as the main ingredient. First, clean the river shrimp and drain off the water. Then, heat a wok with cold oil; once the oil temperature rises, quickly stir-fry the river shrimp until they change color. Finally, add minced scallions, ginger, garlic, cooking wine, soy sauce, and other seasonings, stir well, and serve.
Peony Shrimp BallsFresh shrimp balls shaped like peonies, lightly battered and deep-fried to golden crispness, offering a delicate balance of texture and flavor.
Braised Country ChickenBraised free-range rooster is a Chinese dish featuring free-range chicken as the main ingredient. The chicken is cut into pieces, blanched to remove odor, then stir-fried with葱,姜,蒜, star anise and other spices. Soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar and water are added for slow stewing until the meat is tender and flavorful.
Pickled Vegetable Stewed IntestinesA Chinese dish made by stewing pig intestines with pickled vegetables, resulting in a savory and tender texture with a tangy flavor.
Braised Chicken Feet with Tiger SkinHǔpí Fèngzhǎo (Tiger Skin Chicken Feet) is renowned for its unique preparation method and delicious flavor. The chicken feet are first deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy and bubbled, forming a 'tiger skin' texture. They are then marinated with spices and seasonings to absorb rich flavors. During cooking, the chicken feet fully absorb the sauce, becoming tender and succulent, with skin and bones easily separating and the meat remaining juicy and delicate. This dish is not only tasty but also rich in collagen, which nourishes the skin.
Tomato and Pork Ball SoupA comforting soup made with fresh tomatoes and pork balls, simmered in water until tender. The dish offers a balanced sweet and sour flavor with rich meaty texture.
Tomato and Pork Ball PotA hearty dish made with fresh tomatoes and pork meatballs, simmered together to create a rich, tangy sauce perfect for rice.