Old Man's Fried Shrimp (Tangqi Ancient Town Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.3
Opposite Wang Yuanxing, Xihengtou Street
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 Opposite Wang Yuanxing, Xihengtou Street. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ice Cream Croquembouche, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Hangzhou Three Fresh Soup.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Opposite Wang Yuanxing, Xihengtou Street
- Popular dishes: Ice Cream Croquembouche, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Hangzhou Three Fresh Soup, Red Bean Snow Ice, Old Man's Braised Duck
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Dishes
Ice Cream CroquemboucheA dessert combining vanilla ice cream wrapped in a crisp croquembouche pastry, lightly baked to create a contrast of textures—crispy outside and icy inside.
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
Hangzhou Three Fresh SoupA traditional Jiangnan soup made with fresh shrimp, bamboo shoots, and fish slices, gently simmered to preserve natural flavors.
Red Bean Snow IceA dessert made with red beans and shaved ice, offering a cool and sweet treat often served with condensed milk or syrup.
Old Man's Braised DuckA flavorful duck dish made by slow-cooking a whole duck in a rich, spiced broth with traditional Chinese herbs and seasonings.
Old Man's Crispy Fried Ribbon FishA classic Chinese home-style dish made by marinating fresh ribbon fish, coating it in starch, and deep-frying until crispy outside and tender inside.
Old Man's Stir-Fried PrawnsA dish of fresh prawns stir-fried quickly with garlic, ginger, and scallions, delivering a spicy and aromatic flavor.
Old Man's Oil-Braised River ShrimpA dish of fresh river shrimp stir-fried quickly with oil and seasonings, known for its tender texture and rich aroma.
Old Man's Oil-Braised ShrimpA dish featuring fresh swamp shrimp stir-fried in oil with aromatics, resulting in tender, flavorful shrimp with a rich sauce.
Fried Tofu Skin with Chicken GreensA Chinese home-style dish made by wrapping fresh chicken greens in fried tofu skin, resulting in a crispy texture and savory flavor.
Crab Roe TofuCrab Roe Tofu is a traditional delicacy featuring tender tofu and crab roe as its main ingredients. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into pieces, then stewing it together with fragrant crab roe, delicate crab meat, and appropriate seasonings until the tofu absorbs the rich flavors and the aroma of crab fills the air. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served in a dish, showcasing an appealing yellow-and-white color combination.
Stir-Fried Frog in Hot Pot with SauceSauce-braised stone pot frog is made with fresh frog meat and stir-fried quickly in a stone pot with a specially prepared sauce. The frog meat is tender, the sauce is rich, and the stone pot's excellent heat retention keeps the dish hot and flavorful.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.
SquidThis squid dish is made primarily from fresh squid, which is cleaned and sliced, then stir-fried or grilled with seasonal vegetables. It has a tender texture and is rich in nutrition, making it a popular seafood delicacy.