Gu Yan Restaurant
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.1
2nd Floor, Shop 105, Building S2, Jianfa Midea Junhe Fu, Yangtze River 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 2nd Floor, Shop 105, Building S2, Jianfa Midea Junhe Fu, Yangtze River Road. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chilled Chrysanthemum Wine Crab, Curry Peony Shrimp Balls, Shanghai-style Drizzle Squid.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: 2nd Floor, Shop 105, Building S2, Jianfa Midea Junhe Fu, Yangtze River Road
- Popular dishes: Chilled Chrysanthemum Wine Crab, Curry Peony Shrimp Balls, Shanghai-style Drizzle Squid, Charcoal-Roasted Pumpkin with Nuts, Special Huizhou Rooster
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Dishes
Chilled Chrysanthemum Wine CrabFresh crab marinated in yellow wine with ginger and scallions, chilled and garnished with chrysanthemum for a delicate, savory flavor.
Curry Peony Shrimp BallsCurry Peony Shrimp Balls is a creative seafood dish that combines curry flavors. The main ingredients include fresh large shrimp, potatoes, carrots, and curry blocks. During preparation, the shrimp are shelled, minced into a paste, seasoned, and shaped into balls. The surface is scored to create a peony-like petal pattern. After blanching to set the shape, the shrimp balls are stewed in a pot with diced potatoes and carrots, along with curry blocks and water, until the sauce thickens and the ingredients are fully infused. The finished dish features tender, springy shrimp balls coated in rich curry sauce, paired with soft potatoes and carrots for a hearty flavor.
Shanghai-style Drizzle SquidA Shanghai-style cold dish featuring fresh squid marinated in a savory dressing with garlic, ginger, and herbs, offering a crisp and refreshing taste.
Charcoal-Roasted Pumpkin with NutsA healthy dish featuring small pumpkins roasted over charcoal and topped with a mix of nuts, offering a sweet-savory flavor with a crunchy texture.- Special Huizhou RoosterA traditional Huizhou dish featuring free-range rooster, slow-cooked with ham and bamboo shoots for a rich, savory flavor.
Special Huizhou Chicken Stir-FryA specialty dish made with local chicken, smoked meat, bamboo shoots, and chili, stir-fried in a wok for rich flavor and tender texture.
Stewed Fish Head in Clay PotFresh fish head stewed with ginger, garlic, and fermented black beans in a clay pot, resulting in tender meat and rich broth.
Homemade Air-Dried Salted Meat PlatterA platter of homemade air-dried salted meats made from cured pork, sausage, and fish, offering a rich, savory flavor perfect for pairing with rice or as an appetizer.
Scallion Fragrant Bamboo Shoot StripsFresh bamboo shoots are sliced into strips and stir-fried with scallions, seasoned lightly with salt and oil to preserve their crisp texture and enhance the savory aroma.
Honey Glazed Pork BellyHoney-glazed pork belly slices, pan-fried to crispy perfection and coated in a sweet glaze made from honey, soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine.
Ganzhou Spicy Braised DuckA traditional dish from Ganzhou, made by braising duck with chili and spices to create a rich, spicy flavor.