Zhuangyuan Jia • National Turtle King (Longquan Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 3 Longdu South Road, Building 1, Annex Nos. 1, 2, 3
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chengdu, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 3 Longdu South Road, Building 1, Annex Nos. 1, 2, 3. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cucumber Salad, Crispy Pork Strips, Signature Softshell Turtle.
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: Chengdu
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 3 Longdu South Road, Building 1, Annex Nos. 1, 2, 3
- Popular dishes: Cucumber Salad, Crispy Pork Strips, Signature Softshell Turtle, Lemon Boneless Chicken Feet, Spicy Pepper and Century Egg
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Dishes
Cucumber SaladCold cucumber salad is a simple home-style dish made primarily from cucumbers. After slicing, the cucumbers are mixed with seasonings to create a refreshing and crisp dish. The dish features a bright green color and a refreshing, crunchy texture, making it a popular appetizer in summer.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Signature Softshell TurtleSignature softshell turtle dish made with fresh turtle, seasoned with ham, chicken, and mushrooms, slowly stewed in a clay pot for rich flavor and tender meat.
Lemon Boneless Chicken FeetLemon boneless chicken feet are made primarily from chicken feet, which are blanched to remove odor and then marinated with ingredients such as lemon, garlic, and chili peppers. After removing the bones, the chicken feet have a crisp texture, while the lemon provides a refreshing sour taste, creating a unique flavor when combined with the seasonings.
Spicy Pepper and Century EggBurned pepper egg is a dish primarily made with preserved eggs and burned peppers. The preparation involves peeling and slicing the preserved eggs, then mixing them with the burned peppers and seasonings to create a unique texture and flavor.
Scholar's Claw Signature PotA rich stew featuring pig trotters, beef tendons, and chicken feet, slow-cooked in a secret sauce for a savory, tender dish.
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.
Lotus Pond Softshell TurtleLotus pond turtle is a dish featuring turtle as the main ingredient, paired with lotus root, water chestnuts, snap peas, and wood ear mushrooms. The turtle is blanched first, then stewed or braised with vegetables to blend flavors. The broth is rich, and the ingredients are tender and delicious.
Crispy Small Crucian CarpA dish made by marinating small crucian carp, coating in batter, and deep-frying until crispy. The fish is tender inside with a savory, slightly sweet flavor.
Fish Skin with PeanutsA refreshing cold dish made by mixing tender fish skin with crunchy peanuts and seasonings.