Tongqing Lou (Shanghecheng Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.3
3rd Floor, Shanghe City, Pingling Middle Road (near Jinying Mall)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 3rd Floor, Shanghe City, Pingling Middle Road (near Jinying Mall). It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ice Skin Taro Balls with Peach Nectar, Tongqinglou Steamed Dumplings, Stir-fried Rice with Shrimp Paste Soup.
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: Changzhou
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: 3rd Floor, Shanghe City, Pingling Middle Road (near Jinying Mall)
- Popular dishes: Ice Skin Taro Balls with Peach Nectar, Tongqinglou Steamed Dumplings, Stir-fried Rice with Shrimp Paste Soup, German Pork Knuckle, Huizhou Stinky Carp
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Dishes
Ice Skin Taro Balls with Peach NectarA dessert made of ice skin wrapped around glutinous rice balls filled with peach nectar, red beans, and coconut milk, offering a cool and silky texture.
Tongqinglou Steamed DumplingsTongqinglou steamed buns are traditional Chinese dim sum made primarily from pork and flour. The dough is made by mixing flour with water, wrapped around minced pork filling, and steamed to perfection. Seasonings like scallions, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil are added to keep the filling tender and juicy.
Stir-fried Rice with Shrimp Paste SoupA Chinese dish featuring stir-fried rice and delicate shrimp paste, simmered together for a rich, savory flavor.
German Pork KnuckleA traditional German cold dish made from pork knuckle, seasoned and boiled, then served chilled with sauerkraut or mustard.
Huizhou Stinky CarpHuizhou stinky mandarin fish is made primarily from fresh mandarin fish, which is marinated and fermented to develop a distinctive aroma. It is then pan-fried until the skin is crispy and simmered with seasonings. The unique flavor of the fish meat is achieved through microbial fermentation during the preparation process.
Pork Tetra掌中宝 is a refined Chinese dish primarily made from chicken cartilage. During preparation, the chicken cartilage is marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and layered texture.
Squirrel Deep-Sea Sea BassFresh deep-sea sea bass is sliced, fried until crispy, and served with a sweet and sour sauce, resembling a squirrel in shape.
Beef CubesBeef cubes are made by cutting优质 beef into small cubes, then marinated and quickly stir-fried at high heat to retain the tender texture of the beef. Vegetables and seasonings are added appropriately during cooking.
Glutinous Rice Lotus RootStuffed lotus root with glutinous rice is a traditional Chinese dish. The main ingredients are glutinous rice and lotus root. The preparation involves soaking the rice, then filling the holes of the lotus root with it, followed by steaming or boiling until the rice and lotus root are fully integrated. Finally, it is sliced and served, offering a soft, sticky texture and a rich lotus aroma.
Black Truffle Crispy Wenchang ChickenA premium Wenchang chicken, deep-fried to golden crispiness with tender meat inside, enhanced by the luxurious aroma of black truffle.