Xu's Local Cuisine Restaurant (Hengji Xuhui Mansion Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 1890 Chonghang Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hangzhou, 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 No. 1890 Chonghang Street. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Crawfish, Stir-Fried Shrimp.
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: 3.5
- Address: No. 1890 Chonghang Street
- Popular dishes: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Crawfish, Stir-Fried Shrimp, Boiled Shrimp in Salt Water, Braised Small Yellow Croaker
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Dishes
Chopped Chili Fish HeadSteamed fish head with chopped chili is a dish made by steaming a fish head with chopped chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. To prepare, clean the fish head, layer it with chopped chili and other seasonings, then steam until fully cooked.
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.
Stir-Fried ShrimpOil-blasted shrimp is a Chinese dish made with fresh river shrimp, quickly stir-fried in hot oil. Shrimp are deveined,留尾, marinated with wine and salt, then stir-fried rapidly in hot oil with葱姜蒜 for aroma, finished with a touch of soy sauce and sugar to make the meat tender and shiny red.
Boiled Shrimp in Salt WaterSaltwater shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp, boiled in salted water with ginger and scallions, then drained and served. Simple to prepare, it preserves the shrimp's natural flavor.
Braised Small Yellow CroakerRed-braised small yellow croaker is a Chinese dish featuring small yellow croaker as the main ingredient. The fish is pan-fried until golden brown and then stewed with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and ginger to infuse flavor and create a rich sauce.
Braised Fish HeadBraised fish head is a dish featuring fish head as the main ingredient, typically using bighead or silver carp heads, pan-fried and then slowly stewed with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, ginger slices, and green onions.
Braised Crucian CarpBraised crucian carp is a Chinese dish featuring crucian carp as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then simmered with葱姜蒜, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until the sauce thickens and the fish absorbs the flavors.
Celery with Tofu SheetsCelery and tofu skin stir-fry is a dish made primarily from celery and dried tofu. Celery is cut into segments, tofu skin into slices or strips, then both are stir-fried together. Typically, tofu skin is blanched first to remove any odor, then combined with celery and seasoned with salt, soy sauce, and other seasonings before being stir-fried until well mixed.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Crucian Carp and Tofu SoupCrucian carp and tofu soup is made from crucian carp and tofu. After cleaning the fish, pan-fry until lightly golden on both sides, then simmer with water until the broth turns milky white. Add cubed tofu and continue cooking to create a rich, flavorful soup with tender ingredients.