Zao Laoye Folk Cuisine (Shanghai City Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.6
Honggui Road, No. 5, Building 9, Unit 123
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, 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 Honggui Road, No. 5, Building 9, Unit 123. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sea Cucumber and Duck Feet, Steamed Sea Bass, Spicy猪腰 Stir-fry.
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: Chongqing
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: Honggui Road, No. 5, Building 9, Unit 123
- Popular dishes: Sea Cucumber and Duck Feet, Steamed Sea Bass, Spicy猪腰 Stir-fry, Oyster, Boiled Thai Prawns
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Dishes
Sea Cucumber and Duck FeetSea Cucumber and Duck Feet is a Chinese dish made with sea cucumber and duck feet, usually cooked by stewing or braising, with a soft texture and delicious taste.
Steamed Sea BassSteamed sea bass is a dish made with fresh sea bass as the main ingredient, prepared by steaming. After processing, the fish is seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other seasonings, then placed in a steamer and cooked with high-temperature steam until the flesh is fully tender, preserving its delicate and fresh texture.
Spicy猪腰 Stir-frySpicy猪腰 is a traditional dish made primarily from pig kidneys, which are skillfully sliced into decorative patterns and then quickly stir-fried with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. The key to preparation lies in mastering the heat control to maintain the tender texture of the pig kidneys.
OysterOysters, using fresh oysters as the main ingredient, are typically served with lemon juice or a special sauce. The preparation is simple: open the oyster shells, keep the half-shell containing the oyster meat, clean it thoroughly, and enjoy raw, or enhance the flavor with additional seasonings.
Boiled Thai PrawnsFresh Thai prawns boiled in seasoned water, served with a dipping sauce for a light and savory taste.
Steamed Greens with Soy SauceSteamed greens is a Chinese dish featuring fresh leafy vegetables like gai lan, oilseed lettuce, or baby bok choy. The vegetables are briefly blanched in boiling water, drained, and served with a sauce or plain.
Stir-Fried Rice Noodles with PorkA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying rice noodles with pork, seasoned with soy sauce and aromatics for a savory, satisfying flavor.
Braised FishBraised fish is a dish made with fresh fish, marinated and pan-fried until golden on both sides, then simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. Main ingredients include fish, ginger, scallions, garlic, and seasonings.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Fermented Tofu and Egg Stir-fryA traditional dish made by stir-frying fermented tofu with eggs, known for its strong aroma and savory taste.
Garlic Stir-Fried Water SpinachStir-fried water spinach with garlic is a dish made by quickly stir-frying washed and cut water spinach with minced garlic. After heating oil in a pan, add garlic to sizzle, then toss in the spinach until just cooked through, season and serve.
Spicy FishSpicy fish dish made with fresh fish, bean sprouts, wood ear mushrooms, and greens. Fish slices are blanched or pan-fried, then stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, and doubanjiang before stewing.