Old Man Zongzi
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.8
Adjacent to Mengxiang Hostel on Hongxing Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hefei, 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 Adjacent to Mengxiang Hostel on Hongxing Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Mixed Grain Zongzi, Glutinous Rice Dumpling, Sweet Red Date Zongzi.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Adjacent to Mengxiang Hostel on Hongxing Road
- Popular dishes: Mixed Grain Zongzi, Glutinous Rice Dumpling, Sweet Red Date Zongzi, Red Bean Zongzi, Fresh Meat Zongzi
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Dishes
Mixed Grain ZongziMixed grain zongzi is made with glutinous rice and various grains like red beans, corn, and millet, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed for a nutritious and flavorful dish.
Glutinous Rice DumplingA traditional Chinese rice dumpling made with glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves and steamed, commonly eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Sweet Red Date ZongziThe honey-date zongzi is made primarily from glutinous rice, wrapped around pitted dried dates, and then steamed after being enclosed in bamboo leaves. To prepare it, the glutinous rice is soaked and then placed together with the honey-dates into the bamboo leaves, folded into a triangular or quadrangular shape, and steamed for a long time until fully cooked.
Red Bean ZongziZongzi filled with red bean paste is made from glutinous rice, wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves into triangular or square shapes, then steamed. Soak rice, mix with red bean paste, wrap in leaves, and steam until cooked.
Fresh Meat ZongziFresh meat zongzi is primarily made with glutinous rice and pork. The pork is cut into bite-sized pieces and marinated with seasonings to absorb flavor. After soaking the glutinous rice, it is combined with the marinated pork pieces and wrapped in bamboo leaves, then steamed to create a zongzi with a soft, sticky texture and rich meat aroma.
Fresh Meat and Salted Egg Yolk ZongziA traditional Chinese rice dumpling made with glutinous rice, fresh pork, and salted egg yolk, steamed to perfection for a rich, savory flavor.