Xiejia Village · Forgotten Huai Cuisine (Qingyi River Road Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.5
100 meters east of the intersection of Tongcheng South Road and Qingyi River Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hefei, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 100 meters east of the intersection of Tongcheng South Road and Qingyi River 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: Fermented Mandarin Fish, Jiuhua Rice Dumplings, Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork.
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: Hefei
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: 100 meters east of the intersection of Tongcheng South Road and Qingyi River Road
- Popular dishes: Fermented Mandarin Fish, Jiuhua Rice Dumplings, Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Steamed Egg Custard, Mountain Tapioca Skin Braised Pork
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Dishes
Fermented Mandarin FishA classic Huizhou dish made by fermenting mandarin fish, resulting in a unique aroma and tender, savory flavor.
Jiuhua Rice DumplingsJiuhua rice dumplings are a specialty from Jiuhua Mountain in Anhui, made with glutinous rice flour and sweet potato flour, filled with red bean paste or meat, and steamed to a soft, sweet texture.
Homestyle Stir-Fried PorkFarmhouse stir-fried pork is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with pork belly and green peppers. To prepare, slice the pork belly thinly and cut the green peppers into strips after removing the seeds. Next, heat a wok with oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add the pork belly slices and stir-fry until lightly golden. Add the green pepper strips and quickly stir-fry. Finally, season with适量 salt, light soy sauce, and a small amount of sugar, stir well, and serve.
Steamed Egg CustardA traditional Chinese dish made by steaming fresh eggs with warm water, resulting in a smooth and delicate custard-like texture.
Mountain Tapioca Skin Braised PorkA Chinese dish featuring mountain tapioca skin and pork belly, slow-cooked until tender and flavorful.
Salted Pepper Pork RibsBlack pepper salt fried pork rib fan is a dish made with pork rib fans, marinated and deep-fried until crispy, then stir-fried with black pepper salt, scallions, ginger, and garlic for rich flavor. Golden color, crispy outside and tender inside, with strong black pepper aroma.
Charcoal-Braised Old Duck SoupOld duck slowly simmered over charcoal with medicinal herbs, resulting in a rich, nourishing broth.
Beef Offal Hot PotBeef offal hot pot made with牛肚,牛肠,牛肺 and other beef organs, paired with radish and potato, seasoned with ginger, scallions, star anise, and slow-cooked until tender.
Special Sauce Pork TrottersSpecial sauce pork trotters are simmered with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and ginger to achieve a soft, flavorful texture with a glossy red color.
Stir-fried Pork Shreds with Chinese Cabbage StemsA classic home-style dish made with Chinese cabbage stems and pork shreds, quickly stir-fried for a fresh, tender taste.
Stonemoss Stir-fried with Free-range EggsStonemoss stir-fried with free-range eggs is a home-style dish. Soak and clean stonemoss, beat eggs. Heat oil, fry eggs until set, remove, then stir-fry stonemoss, combine with eggs, season and serve.
Wild Kudzu FlourWild kudzu flour is a natural starch made from wild yam roots, known for its smooth texture and health benefits such as detoxification and hydration.
Iron Plate Kudzu NoodlesA dish made with kudzu noodles stir-fried on a hot iron plate with vegetables, offering a savory and satisfying flavor.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Fermented Bean Stinky Mandarin FishFresh mandarin fish is marinated with traditional fermented bean paste and steamed to perfection. The tender fish flesh carries a distinctive fermented bean aroma with a slightly sour and sweet aftertaste, a hallmark of Huizhou cuisine.
Fish Head with Crispy Rice CrackersA dish featuring a fresh fish head stewed with tofu and vegetables, served with crispy rice crackers that absorb the flavorful broth.
Quail Egg Duck TongueA refined Chinese cold dish featuring tender duck tongue and small quail eggs, blanched and seasoned for a balanced, savory flavor.