Xia Shan Hu Public Chicken House (Hefei Main Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.3
80 meters west of the intersection of Changchun Street and Nanfeihe Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hefei, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 80 meters west of the intersection of Changchun Street and Nanfeihe Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Rooster Stew, Spiced Water Chestnut Salad, Cold Tapioca Noodles.
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: Hefei
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: 80 meters west of the intersection of Changchun Street and Nanfeihe Road
- Popular dishes: Rooster Stew, Spiced Water Chestnut Salad, Cold Tapioca Noodles, Juice-Infused Lotus Root Noodles, Dijia Stew with Goyu Fish
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Dishes
Rooster StewA Chinese dish made with chicken and spices, slow-cooked to tender perfection.
Spiced Water Chestnut SaladCold sliced lotus root is a refreshing dish made by blanching peeled and sliced lotus root, then mixing with seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, chili oil, and sesame oil. Simple to prepare with a crisp texture.
Cold Tapioca NoodlesCold jelly is a starch-based dish, commonly made from mung bean, pea, or sweet potato starch. Mixed with water and boiled, it solidifies into transparent or semi-transparent blocks when cooled, then cut into strips or cubes and mixed with seasonings.
Juice-Infused Lotus Root NoodlesSuck汁面藕 is a dish featuring lotus root as the main ingredient. Lotus root slices are mixed with minced pork, scallions, ginger, and other seasonings, coated in flour, deep-fried until golden, then simmered in a flavorful sauce to absorb the broth. Proper heat control ensures tender, well-seasoned lotus root slices.
Dijia Stew with Goyu FishA traditional Chinese dish featuring fresh Goyu fish stewed in an earthen pot with potatoes and peppers, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Stewed Rooster in Earthen PotA Chinese dish featuring stewed rooster with potatoes and peppers, cooked in an earthen pot for rich flavor and smoky aroma.
Crispy Pan-Fried FlatbreadA dish made by frying a flatbread with meat or vegetables in a cast-iron pot. The dough is made from flour, water, and salt, rolled into rounds and cooked until golden and crispy on the bottom, soft on top. Common ingredients include pork, cabbage, scallions, and ginger, which infuse the bread with rich flavors.
Boiled PeanutsSteamed peanuts is a dish primarily made with peanuts. After washing, peanuts are boiled in water and seasoned with salt and other spices to enhance flavor. No frying or complex cooking methods are used, preserving the natural aroma and texture of peanuts.
Special AppetizerSpecialty appetizers are typically made from various ingredients like braised or marinated tofu, peanuts, chicken feet, duck neck, and beef, cooked with scallions, ginger, garlic, and spices. Some include chili and Sichuan peppercorns for extra flavor. Methods include boiling, braising, or pickling, resulting in appealing colors and rich textures.
Delicious Cold DishDelicious cold dish mainly made from cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, and tofu skin. After blanching or soaking, the ingredients are sliced or shredded and mixed with seasonings. Common dressings include soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chili oil, adjusted according to taste.