Old Chengdu Paper Grilled Fish (Shazhong Road Main Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
Beside China Electric Power Transportation Industry General Corporation, Shazhong Road (opposite the Xiezhong Gate of Chongqing University)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Beside China Electric Power Transportation Industry General Corporation, Shazhong Road (opposite the Xiezhong Gate of Chongqing University). It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Potato, Grilled Fish on Paper, Homemade Kimchi.
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: Chongqing
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Beside China Electric Power Transportation Industry General Corporation, Shazhong Road (opposite the Xiezhong Gate of Chongqing University)
- Popular dishes: Potato, Grilled Fish on Paper, Homemade Kimchi, Grass Carp, Garlic-Flavored Grilled Fish
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Dishes
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Grilled Fish on PaperPaper-grilled fish is a dish made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, paired with vegetables, bean sprouts, and tofu skin, grilled on special paper. The marinated fish is placed on the paper with seasonings and side dishes, then heated over charcoal or an electric stove until tender and fragrant.
Homemade KimchiKimchi is a traditional home-style dish made primarily from vegetables such as cabbage and radish. The preparation involves washing and cutting the vegetables, then mixing them with seasonings like salt, chili powder, garlic, and ginger. After being fermented for several days, it is ready to eat.
Grass CarpRemove scales from the grass carp, wash clean, cut into segments, and marinate with cooking wine and ginger slices. Then pan-fry in a wok until golden brown on both sides. Add green onions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) to stir-fry, add water, and simmer until fully flavored. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Garlic-Flavored Grilled FishGarlic-flavored roasted fish is made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with garlic cloves and spices, then grilled. The fish meat is tender and juicy, with a rich garlic aroma. After roasting, the skin becomes slightly crispy while the inside remains moist, offering a layered and satisfying texture.
Lotus Root SlicesLotus root slices are made from fresh lotus roots, washed and sliced, then combined with seasonings such as garlic and chili peppers, and cooked by stir-frying or served cold. The dish showcases the natural white color of the lotus root slices, offering a crisp and tender texture—making it a refreshing home-style delicacy.
Tofu SkinTofu skin is a thin sheet-like food made from soybeans. It is typically produced by heating soy milk until a film forms on the surface, which is then removed and dried either by air or sun. It can be prepared by stir-frying, braising, or used as an outer layer to wrap fillings such as minced meat or vegetables. The texture is chewy and elastic.
Side DishSide dishes typically refer to auxiliary dishes served alongside the main course, with primary ingredients including vegetables, soy products, and fungi. The cooking methods are mostly blanching, stir-frying, cold mixing, or steaming, to preserve the original flavor and texture of the ingredients.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Spicy Grilled FishSpicy grilled fish is made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with various spices and vegetables and then grilled. The fish meat is tender, the skin is crispy, and the spicy seasoning penetrates deeply, creating an appealing color and aroma.