Chongqing Old Jar Sour Fish (Renhe Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.7
Room 101, No. 7 Xiahuaxi 2nd Lane
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Guangzhou, 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 Room 101, No. 7 Xiahuaxi 2nd Lane. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Clear Soup with Bean Sprouts, Ancient-Style Boneless Sour Cabbage Fish, Crawfish.
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: Guangzhou
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: Room 101, No. 7 Xiahuaxi 2nd Lane
- Popular dishes: Clear Soup with Bean Sprouts, Ancient-Style Boneless Sour Cabbage Fish, Crawfish, Dry-Fried Green Beans, Spicy Boiled Beef
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Dishes
Clear Soup with Bean SproutsHeung汤豆苗 is a dish made with fresh bean sprouts cooked in rich broth or clear soup. After blanching, the sprouts are simmered in seasoned broth to absorb its flavor. A slice of ginger is added to enhance aroma and reduce any fishy smell, preserving the sprouts' vibrant green color and crisp texture.
Ancient-Style Boneless Sour Cabbage FishFresh carp fillets are cooked with sour cabbage, ginger, and chili in a traditional method, resulting in a tangy, spicy broth and tender fish meat.
CrawfishFresh crayfish are the main ingredient, cleaned and then cooked with a variety of spices and seasonings. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, boiling, and grilling, allowing the crayfish to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Dry-Fried Green BeansDry-fried green beans is a home-style dish primarily made with green beans and minced pork. The preparation involves stir-frying the green beans until slightly charred, then adding seasonings and minced pork to cook through. Finally, garlic flakes are sprinkled before serving to enhance the aroma.
Spicy Boiled BeefSpicy boiled beef dish features beef slices with bean sprouts and cabbage, cooked in boiling water, then topped with hot oil, chili, and Sichuan peppercorns. Beef is marinated before being cooked with vegetables, then finished with dried chilies and pepper, and hot oil to enhance aroma.
Chongqing Old Jar Sichuan-Style Fish with Pickled VegetablesA spicy and sour fish dish made with fresh carp, fermented vegetables, and chili peppers, typical of Chongqing cuisine.
Grilled Potato SlicesPan-fried potato slices are made from potatoes sliced thin and cooked on a hot iron plate until the surface is slightly charred and the inside is soft. A small amount of oil, salt, and seasonings are added during cooking to create a unique aroma and texture.
Sizzling Japanese TofuSizzling Japanese tofu is a dish made primarily with Japanese tofu, accompanied by vegetables such as green peppers, onions, and carrots, and cooked on a hot iron plate. The Japanese tofu is sliced and pan-fried on the iron plate until the surface turns slightly golden, then seasoned sauce and vegetables are added and stir-fried evenly, allowing the ingredients to fully absorb the flavor of the sauce.
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. First, the beef is sliced and marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, while fully absorbing the flavors of the spicy seasoning.