Hu Zi Chef (Zhongji Meilanhu Jindi Plaza Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
Basement Level 1, Building A, Zhongji Jindi Meilan City, Luodian Town
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 Basement Level 1, Building A, Zhongji Jindi Meilan City, Luodian Town. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Bamboo Shoot and Pork Bone Soup, Shredded Cabbage.
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: 4.5
- Address: Basement Level 1, Building A, Zhongji Jindi Meilan City, Luodian Town
- Popular dishes: Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Bamboo Shoot and Pork Bone Soup, Shredded Cabbage, Braised String Beans in Clay Pot, Bamboo Mushroom and Morel Chicken Soup
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Dishes
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
Bamboo Shoot and Pork Bone SoupThis soup is made by stewing Chinese yam and pork spine bones. Peel and cut the yam, blanch the bones, then simmer together with water and ginger until tender, yielding a clear broth with a fresh taste.
Shredded CabbageShredded cabbage is a home-style dish primarily made with cabbage. The preparation involves tearing the cabbage by hand into pieces, then stir-frying it quickly with garlic, chili, and other seasonings at high heat to preserve its crisp and tender texture.
Braised String Beans in Clay PotA dish featuring thin slices of yardlong beans stewed in a clay pot with garlic and ginger, absorbing the broth's flavor while retaining a tender texture and fresh bean aroma.
Bamboo Mushroom and Morel Chicken SoupA nourishing soup made with bamboo mushrooms, morels, and chicken, simmered slowly to create a rich, savory broth.
Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and VermicelliFresh shrimp and vermicelli are steamed or baked with garlic, ginger, and scallions to create a fragrant dish with tender shrimp and flavorful noodles.
Steamed Chicken in Soy SauceChar siu chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, marinated with soy sauce, sugar, ginger slices, green onion segments, and other seasonings before steaming. The primary ingredients are chicken thighs or whole chicken, which are simmered with seasoning to allow the meat to absorb the rich sauce flavor.
Super Stir-Fried PorkSuper Stir-Fried Pork is a home-style dish made primarily with pork and vegetables such as green peppers and red peppers, quickly stir-fried at high heat. To prepare, slice the pork and cut the vegetables into thin strips, then add seasonings and stir-fry quickly to preserve the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Spicy Chili and Eggplant MashA spicy Hunan dish made by mashing eggplant, preserved egg, and chili together in a mortar for a bold, aromatic flavor.
Spicy Sour Chicken OffalA spicy and sour dish made with chicken offal, stir-fried quickly with chili, Sichuan pepper, garlic, and ginger for a bold, numbing flavor.
Steamed Yellow CroakerFresh yellow croaker steamed with ginger and scallions, resulting in a tender and delicately flavored dish.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.