Lao Yi Home-style (Nanhu Road Store)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.0
South side of Shuyuan Garden, Zhongkui Temple Lane
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at South side of Shuyuan Garden, Zhongkui Temple Lane. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Pig Trotter with Dried Tofu Skin, Spicy Large Shrimp, Spicy Eel.
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: Changsha
- Category: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: South side of Shuyuan Garden, Zhongkui Temple Lane
- Popular dishes: Braised Pig Trotter with Dried Tofu Skin, Spicy Large Shrimp, Spicy Eel, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Spicy Squid in Dry Pot
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Dishes
Braised Pig Trotter with Dried Tofu SkinA savory dish featuring tender pig trotters and dried tofu skin simmered in a rich sauce, blending umami and soft textures.
Spicy Large ShrimpSpicy Large Shrimp is a flavorful dish made with fresh large shrimp stir-fried with aromatic spices and seasonings, offering a savory and slightly spicy taste.
Spicy EelA spicy dish made with fresh eel stir-fried in a flavorful sauce of chili, garlic, and fermented bean paste.
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
Spicy Squid in Dry PotDry Pot Squid is a dish primarily made with squid. The squid is first processed and marinated, then stir-fried with various spices and vegetables until it becomes dry and fragrant. The finished dish has a golden color, with tender and juicy squid, paired with rich ingredients, offering a layered and satisfying taste.
Clay Pot Frog LegsPot-braised bullfrog is a dish featuring bullfrog as the main ingredient, typically cut into pieces and stewed in a clay pot with辅料 like ginger, garlic, and chili. Seasonings such as doubanjiang, cooking wine, and soy sauce are added to make the meat tender and flavorful.
Clay Pot Fish HeadStewed fish head with large fish head as the main ingredient, paired with tofu, green onion, ginger, and more, slowly simmered in a clay pot. The soup has a creamy white color, the fish meat is tender and fresh, the tofu is smooth, and it's rich in nutrition.
Braised Pork RibsBraised pork belly and ribs is a Chinese dish using pork belly and pork ribs as main ingredients. After blanching to remove odor, the meat and ribs are simmered with scallions, ginger, star anise, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until tender and the sauce thickens.
Garlic Chicken FeetGarlic chicken feet is a dish made primarily with chicken feet, stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic, ginger, and green onions. After blanching, the chicken feet are stir-fried with minced garlic, then seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and other condiments, and simmered until fully flavored. The final step is to reduce the sauce. The finished dish has a golden color and a rich aroma.
Money EggMoney Egg is a Chinese dish primarily made with eggs. The preparation involves slicing boiled eggs, frying them until golden on both sides, and then stir-frying with chili, garlic, and other seasonings.