Chu Wei Jia · Hubei Top-tier Softshell Turtle (Nanhu Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 398 Ping'an Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuhan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 398 Ping'an Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Knife-Pounded Cucumber, Fangxian Fire-baked Flatbread, Stuffed Lotus Root Balls with Glutinous Rice.
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: Wuhan
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 398 Ping'an Road
- Popular dishes: Knife-Pounded Cucumber, Fangxian Fire-baked Flatbread, Stuffed Lotus Root Balls with Glutinous Rice, Honghu Softshell Turtle, Eco Turtle Shell
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Dishes
Knife-Pounded CucumberKnife-pounded cucumber is a cold dish primarily made with cucumber. The cucumber is smashed with the back of a knife and then cut into segments, followed by mixing with seasonings. The preparation typically involves no heating, preserving the crisp texture of the cucumber.
Fangxian Fire-baked FlatbreadFangxian fire-baked flatbread is a traditional flour-based food from Fangxian, Hubei, made by baking dough over charcoal until crispy outside and soft inside.
Stuffed Lotus Root Balls with Glutinous RiceStuffed lotus root balls filled with glutinous rice, steamed to perfection—soft, sweet, and delicately fragrant.
Honghu Softshell TurtleA nourishing dish made from freshwater turtle from Honghu Lake, simmered with ham and chicken for a rich, tender flavor.
Eco Turtle ShellFresh softshell turtles are slowly stewed with ginger slices and scallions to create tender meat and rich broth.
Softshell Turtle with Bullfrog StewMain ingredients are softshell turtle and bullfrog, blanched then stewed with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, cooking wine, and broth, slowly simmered until flavors blend perfectly.
Softshell Turtle with Eel StewSoftshell turtle and eel are cooked together. Clean and blanch both ingredients to remove odor, then stir-fry ginger and garlic in oil before adding seasonings and simmering until flavors blend.
Crispy Fortune ChickenA Cantonese dish featuring a whole chicken marinated, air-dried, and deep-fried until the skin is crispy and golden, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune.
Jingzhou Dried Crucian CarpJingzhou Dried Crucian Carp is a traditional specialty from Jingzhou, Hubei. It is made by drying fresh crucian carp. The main ingredients are crucian carp, and the preparation method includes washing, marinating, and natural drying. The taste is fresh and fragrant with a unique salty flavor.
Scallion Oil Black TofuA Chinese home-style dish made with soft tofu gently fried and infused with scallion oil, offering a rich, savory flavor.
Bifengtang Lotus Root StripsBifengtang Lotus Root Strips is a Chinese stir-fry dish made primarily with lotus root, which is sliced into thin strips and quickly stir-fried with seasonings, offering a crisp texture and delicious flavor.- Chicken and Lotus Root Dumplings with Sticky RiceA savory dish made by stuffing chicken breast with sticky rice and lotus root, then steamed until tender.