Maoxiang Tucai Hunan Cuisine Restaurant · Authentic Hunan Flavors (Waigaoqiao Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
No. 888 Caogao Zhilu, Gaoqiao Town (Ground-floor commercial unit, Mingyang Jiayuan)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, 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. 888 Caogao Zhilu, Gaoqiao Town (Ground-floor commercial unit, Mingyang Jiayuan). It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Stir-Fried Pork, Spicy Potatoes in Dry Pot.
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: 3.9
- Address: No. 888 Caogao Zhilu, Gaoqiao Town (Ground-floor commercial unit, Mingyang Jiayuan)
- Popular dishes: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Stir-Fried Pork, Spicy Potatoes in Dry Pot, Spicy Stir-Fried Clams, Grilled Squid Tentacles
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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.
Stir-Fried PorkStir-fried pork is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork, typically sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried with garlic, chili, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and retains the original flavors of the ingredients during cooking.
Spicy Potatoes in Dry PotDry Pot Potato Slices is a dish primarily made with potatoes. The potatoes are sliced thinly and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Then, they are stir-fried in a dry pot with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Spicy Stir-Fried ClamsSpicy stir-fried clams is a dish featuring clams as the main ingredient, stir-fried with green and red chili peppers and minced garlic. First, clean the clams thoroughly, then quickly stir-fry them at high heat with seasonings to preserve their fresh and tender texture.
Grilled Squid TentaclesSizzling squid tentacles is a dish made by stir-frying squid tentacles on a hot iron plate. The squid tentacles, after marinating, are quickly stir-fried with vegetables such as onions and peppers until fully cooked and well-seasoned.
Long Green BeansLong beans, using fresh long beans as the main ingredient, are washed, cut into segments, and can be stir-fried, boiled, or mixed to create various dishes. Common preparations include stir-frying with minced garlic, stewing with meat, or making a cold dish to preserve the bean's fresh and tender texture.
Spicy ShrimpSpicy shrimp is a dish made primarily with fresh shrimp, stir-fried with spices such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. The shrimp meat is tender and succulent, paired with aromatic spicy seasonings that create an enticing color and fragrance.
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.
Spicy Chicken FeetSpicy Black Chicken Feet: Fresh black chicken feet are carefully processed, marinated with a specially prepared spicy and numbing seasoning, then cooked. The dish features a bright red color, with tender and soft chicken feet that deliver a rich, spicy, and aromatic flavor.