Zhen Nian Farmhouse
Cantonese cuisine · ⭐ 3.5
No. 27, Shangliantang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Guangzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 27, Shangliantang Road. It is a Cantonese cuisine place, and the flavors are light (fresh/sweet/clean). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Willow Fried Egg, Bamboo Snail Stewed Chicken, Salted Pepper Pork Ribs.
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: Guangzhou
- Category: Cantonese cuisine
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 27, Shangliantang Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Willow Fried Egg, Bamboo Snail Stewed Chicken, Salted Pepper Pork Ribs, Steamed Mountain Carp, Braised Chicken
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Dishes
Five-Willow Fried EggFive Willow Fried Egg is a Chinese dish featuring eggs as the main ingredient. Eggs are beaten and seasoned, then deep-fried until golden and crispy, forming a crunchy outer layer resembling willow branches. It's typically served with scallion strips, ginger threads, garlic, and carrot shavings for a colorful 'Five Willow' effect.
Bamboo Snail Stewed ChickenA flavorful dish combining mountain snails and chicken, slowly stewed to create a rich, savory broth.
Salted Pepper Pork RibsA savory dish of marinated pork ribs fried until crispy and tossed in a blend of salt, pepper, and aromatics for a flavorful, hand-held meal.
Steamed Mountain CarpA classic Cantonese dish made by steaming fresh mountain carp with ginger and scallions, resulting in tender and flavorful fish that retains its natural taste.
Braised ChickenRoast chicken is a traditional Chinese dish with chicken as the main ingredient. During preparation, the chicken is marinated and then roasted until the skin turns golden and crispy while the meat remains tender and juicy. The cooking process emphasizes precise control of heat to ensure the best texture and flavor of the chicken.
Stir-Fried Zengcheng Mustard GreensA Cantonese vegetable dish made by quickly stir-frying fresh Zengcheng mustard greens, preserving their crisp texture and natural flavor.
White-Cut ChickenA classic Cantonese cold dish made by poaching chicken and serving it chilled, with a fresh, tender texture and served with ginger-scallion sauce.
Roast Chicken in Earthen OvenRoast chicken is a traditional dish made with a whole chicken as the main ingredient, marinated with a secret seasoning, wrapped in lotus leaves or aluminum foil, and then buried in hot charcoal or sand to slow-cook. The high heat cooks the chicken thoroughly while locking in its juices, resulting in a tender and flavorful texture.
Scallion Oil Pig TrotterA Chinese dish made with pig trotters slowly stewed in scallion oil, resulting in tender meat and rich aroma.
Airplane BoneAirplane bone is a pork shoulder blade, named for its shape resembling an airplane. Commonly braised or stewed in savory sauces, it offers tender meat and rich bone flavor.
Golden TofuGolden tofu is a dish made with soft tofu cut into pieces, blanched, mixed with egg liquid, then pan-fried until golden brown on both sides. Some recipes add a little starch for crispiness and seasonings like green onions or ginger to enhance flavor.