Cai Gen Xiang Restaurant (Daolin Ancient Town Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 3.5
196 meters northeast of the intersection of Jinjiang Road and Xinfeng Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, 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 196 meters northeast of the intersection of Jinjiang Road and Xinfeng Road. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stewed Pork with Sauce, Sichuan Boiled Pork Slices, Oil-Poured Chili.
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: Changsha
- Category: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: 196 meters northeast of the intersection of Jinjiang Road and Xinfeng Road
- Popular dishes: Stewed Pork with Sauce, Sichuan Boiled Pork Slices, Oil-Poured Chili, Stir-Fried Shrimp in Oil, Spring Water Live Fish
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Dishes
Stewed Pork with SauceBraised pork belly is a traditional dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared by boiling, frying, and then steaming. The pork belly is first boiled until tender, then coated with soy sauce and other seasonings before being fried until golden brown. Finally, it is sliced and steamed together with the seasonings until the meat absorbs the flavors and becomes tender and succulent.
Sichuan Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork slices is a dish made primarily with thin slices of lean pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and greens, and cooked by boiling. First, the vegetables are blanched, then the marinated pork slices are added to boiling water to cook through. Finally, a spicy and numbing sauce is prepared by stir-frying chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth texture.
Oil-Poured ChiliA Sichuan dish featuring fresh red chilies drizzled with hot oil, delivering a spicy and aromatic flavor.
Stir-Fried Shrimp in OilA Chinese dish made by quickly stir-frying fresh shrimp in hot oil, resulting in tender, flavorful shrimp with a glossy red appearance.
Spring Water Live FishFresh live fish cooked in spring water with ginger and scallions, resulting in tender meat and a clear, savory broth that highlights the natural flavor of the fish.
Spicy Beef Mapo TofuBeef Mapo Tofu is a dish made with soft tofu and beef. Cubed tofu is stewed with sautéed beef mince, seasoned with doubanjiang, Sichuan pepper, chili, and thickened to a rich sauce.
Egg Yolk EggplantA dish made with tender eggplant and salted egg yolk, where the eggplant is fried until soft and then stir-fried with seasoned egg yolk for a rich, savory flavor.
Scrambled Eggs with Green OnionsScallion omelette is a home-style dish made primarily from eggs and scallions. Beat the eggs, mix in chopped scallions, then fry in hot oil until golden on both sides. Simple to prepare with a tender texture.