Popular Sour Fish Soup (Lihua Alley Head Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
Building 8, Lihua Lane, Changjiang Middle Road (near Shangzhidu)
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 Building 8, Lihua Lane, Changjiang Middle Road (near Shangzhidu). It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sour Cabbage Fish, Dry Pot Pingbao Cabbage, Signature Sour Fish.
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: Hefei
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Building 8, Lihua Lane, Changjiang Middle Road (near Shangzhidu)
- Popular dishes: Sour Cabbage Fish, Dry Pot Pingbao Cabbage, Signature Sour Fish, Century Egg Tofu, Minced Pork with Eggplant
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Dishes
Sour Cabbage FishA classic Sichuan dish featuring tender fish fillets in a tangy, spicy broth made with fermented cabbage and chili peppers.
Dry Pot Pingbao CabbageA Sichuan-style dish made with pingbao cabbage stir-fried in a dry pot with pork, chili, and garlic for a spicy, savory flavor.
Signature Sour FishSignature sour cabbage fish is made with fresh grass carp as the main ingredient, combined with pickled sour cabbage, ginger slices, garlic cloves, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns. The fish slices are stewed together with the sour cabbage, resulting in tender fish meat and a rich, flavorful broth.
Century Egg TofuPidan tofu is a traditional dish made primarily from century eggs and soft tofu. The preparation is simple: chop the century eggs and mix them with the soft tofu, then season with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and other seasonings, mixing well.
Minced Pork with EggplantMeat sauce eggplant is a home-style dish made primarily from eggplant and minced pork. The eggplant is cut into strips and simmered together with the fried minced pork, seasoned with appropriate spices. It is cooked until the eggplant becomes tender and the pork is fragrant, then the sauce is reduced to finish.
West Lake Beef SoupWest Lake Beef Soup is a traditional soup made primarily with beef, tofu, and mushrooms. The preparation involves mincing the beef, marinating it with seasonings, then combining it with chopped tofu and mushrooms in a pot. Add broth or water, simmer until thickened, then pour in beaten eggs and garnish with cilantro.
Spicy and Sour Kelp StripsSpicy and sour seaweed strips is a dish made primarily from seaweed strips mixed with spicy and sour seasonings. After soaking, the seaweed strips become soft yet elastic, and when combined with a specially prepared spicy and sour sauce, the dish offers both the freshness of seaweed and a tangy, appetizing flavor.
Grilled Squid on Iron PlateSizzling squid is made with fresh squid as the main ingredient, paired with vegetables such as onions and green peppers, and quickly cooked over a hot iron plate. The squid is tender, the vegetables are crisp, and the dish has an appealing color.
Pan-Fried Corn CakesPan-fried corn cakes are made from fresh corn kernels, eggs, and a small amount of flour. Mix the corn with beaten eggs, add flour to form a batter, then cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, creating a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Cilantro Vermicelli with Shredded PorkA cold dish made with vermicelli, shredded pork, and cilantro, seasoned with savory dressing for a refreshing taste.