Old House Lotus Fragrance · Hubei Cuisine · Intangible Heritage Lotus Soup · Wuchang Fish (Yellow Crane Tower View Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 71 Minzhu Road (next to the southwest entrance of Hubu Alley)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuhan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 71 Minzhu Road (next to the southwest entrance of Hubu Alley). It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Gong'an Beef, Dry-Fried Lotus Root Strips, Dry-Fried Lotus Root Strips with Beef丝.
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: Wuhan
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 71 Minzhu Road (next to the southwest entrance of Hubu Alley)
- Popular dishes: Gong'an Beef, Dry-Fried Lotus Root Strips, Dry-Fried Lotus Root Strips with Beef丝, Flower-Opening Steamed Wuhan Fish, Pork Rib and Lotus Root Soup
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Dishes
Gong'an BeefGong'an beef is a traditional dish from Gong'an County, Hubei Province, made by marinating beef slices in a secret sauce and then stewing or braising them until tender and flavorful.
Dry-Fried Lotus Root StripsDry-fried lotus root threads is a dish primarily made with lotus root as the main ingredient. The lotus root is sliced into thin strands and stir-fried until the surface turns golden and crispy, while the inside retains the original texture of the lotus root. During cooking,适量 of chili and spices can be added to enhance the flavor.
Dry-Fried Lotus Root Strips with Beef丝A stir-fried dish featuring tender lotus root strips and beef, seasoned with aromatics and spices for a savory, satisfying flavor.
Flower-Opening Steamed Wuhan FishA delicately steamed dish featuring a whole Wuchang fish opened like a fan, seasoned with ginger and scallions to preserve its natural freshness and tenderness.
Pork Rib and Lotus Root SoupPork rib and lotus root soup is a traditional nourishing soup, made primarily with pork ribs and fresh lotus root pieces, carefully stewed to perfection. The broth is clear and bright, the pork ribs are tender and flavorful, and the lotus root pieces have a soft, slightly sticky texture. Overall, it offers a light taste with rich nutritional value.
杨梅酒杨梅酒是以新鲜杨梅和白酒为主要食材,将杨梅洗净后与白酒按一定比例混合,密封浸泡数周至数月制成的果酒。制作过程中不添加其他辅料,依靠杨梅自然发酵和酒精提取其风味。
Steamed Wu Chang FishSteamed Wuchang fish is a Chinese dish featuring whole Wuchang fish. After cleaning, make cuts on both sides of the fish, marinate with ginger slices and scallions, steam it over water, then drizzle with hot oil and sauce.
Special Bandit Wuchang FishFresh Wuchang fish is braised with chili, garlic, and ginger to create a rich, spicy flavor.
Pork Bone and Lotus Root SoupA nourishing soup made with pork bones and lotus root, slowly simmered to extract rich flavors and nutrients.
Secret-Recipe Roasted Wuchang FishFresh Wuchang fish marinated and grilled with a secret sauce, resulting in crispy skin and tender meat.
Braised Wuchang FishBraised Wuchang fish is a Chinese dish featuring Wuchang fish as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is marinated with ginger slices and scallions to remove fishy odor, then pan-fried until lightly golden on both sides. Soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and water are added, then simmered over low heat until the sauce thickens and the fish is well-seasoned.
Crispy Lotus Root CutletsFragrant crispy lotus root slices stuffed with seasoned pork, coated in starch and egg, then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. The outer layer is香酥 while the inside remains tender.