Ancient Town Farmhouse (Xindeng Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 16-11 Huancheng North Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hangzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 16-11 Huancheng North Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Loofah Egg Soup, Assorted Braised Dishes, Salted Pepper Potato Pancake.
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: Hangzhou
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 16-11 Huancheng North Road
- Popular dishes: Loofah Egg Soup, Assorted Braised Dishes, Salted Pepper Potato Pancake, Salted Pepper Pig Trotters, Maoxuewang
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Dishes
Loofah Egg SoupA light soup made with loofah and eggs, featuring a smooth texture and mild flavor.
Assorted Braised DishesA mixed braised dish is a selection of various ingredients that are braised and arranged on a plate. Main ingredients include tofu, eggs, seaweed, and pig ears, which are marinated in a rich braising sauce to develop deep flavors. The dish offers a diverse texture—soft and delicate tofu, crisp seaweed, and savory pig ears—making it an excellent choice for drinking or as a side dish.
Salted Pepper Potato PancakeA savory Chinese snack made from mashed potatoes seasoned with salt and pepper, pan-fried into crispy pancakes.
Salted Pepper Pig TrottersSpicy salt pig trotters are made by blanching pig trotters, frying until slightly crispy, then stir-frying with spicy salt, scallions, ginger, and garlic for deep flavor. Golden color, soft texture, and aromatic spiciness.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Fried PeanutsFried peanuts are a simple and popular snack made primarily from peanuts. The main preparation method involves frying the peanuts until they turn golden brown, resulting in a crispy texture and rich aroma.
Spicy Pig IntestinesSpicy pig intestines is a dish made primarily from pork intestines, cleaned, blanched to remove odor, then stir-fried with chili, garlic, and ginger. The finished dish has a soft yet chewy texture with rich flavor.
Stinky Mandarin Fish PotA traditional Huizhou dish made by fermenting mandarin fish and stewing it with pork belly and mushrooms, resulting in a rich, savory flavor with a distinctive aroma.
Steamed Double StinkyA traditional Hunan dish made by steaming stinky tofu and stinky amaranth, known for its strong aroma and savory taste.
Spicy Stir-Fried Frog LegsSpicy stir-fried frog legs is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, typically stir-fried with chili, garlic, ginger, and scallions. The process involves heating oil, sautéing aromatics, quickly cooking the frog meat, then seasoning and reducing the sauce for tender, flavorful results.
Sour Vinegar ChickenA Chinese dish made with chicken and vinegar, featuring a tangy and slightly sweet flavor.
Iron Plate TaroA dish made by pan-frying taro on a hot iron plate, resulting in a soft and sweet flavor with a slightly crispy exterior.
Braised Sea Bass in PotA dish of fresh sea bass braised with ginger, scallions, and tofu in a clay pot, resulting in tender fish and rich broth.