Honghu Fresh · Clay Pot Braised Lotus Root Soup (Houhu Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.0
50 meters due north of No. 1683 Jianshe Avenue
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 50 meters due north of No. 1683 Jianshe Avenue. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dry-burned Large Catfish, Dry-Braised Stinky Perch, Happy Sesame Balls.
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: 4.0
- Address: 50 meters due north of No. 1683 Jianshe Avenue
- Popular dishes: Dry-burned Large Catfish, Dry-Braised Stinky Perch, Happy Sesame Balls, Organic Fish Head Rice Soup, Honghu Pork Bone and Wild Lotus Root Soup
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Dishes
Dry-burned Large CatfishDry-burned big white carp is a Chinese dish featuring big white carp. The fish is cleaned, pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then stir-fried with ingredients like doubanjiang, ginger, garlic, and scallions. Water or broth is added and simmered slowly until flavorful, then reduced to concentrate the taste.
Dry-Braised Stinky PerchA Sichuan dish featuring fresh stinky perch, pan-fried and simmered with fermented bean paste and aromatics for a rich, savory flavor.
Happy Sesame BallsA sweet snack made from glutinous rice flour and sesame, with a soft, chewy texture and a rich, nutty flavor.
Organic Fish Head Rice SoupA hearty dish made with organic fish head and rice, simmered slowly to create a rich, savory broth and tender rice.
Honghu Pork Bone and Wild Lotus Root SoupA nourishing soup made with pork bones and wild lotus root, slowly simmered to create a rich, creamy broth with tender, sweet lotus roots.
Honghu Pork Bone and Lotus Root SoupHonghu Pork Bone and Lotus Root Soup is a traditional soup from Hubei region. It primarily uses the distinctive starchy lotus root from Honghu Lake and fresh pork bones. The pork bones are first blanched to remove impurities, then simmered together with chunked lotus root in ample water over low heat for several hours until the broth turns milky white, the lotus root becomes soft and powdery, and the meat on the bones is tender. The soup has a rich, mellow flavor with a pronounced aroma of lotus root and is highly nutritious.
Special Fried MeatballsA specialty fried meatball made with fresh pork and shrimp, seasoned and deep-fried to golden crispness for a satisfying texture.
Spicy Pork Stir-FryChili and pork stir-fry is a classic Chinese home-style dish made primarily with pork and chili peppers. The pork is sliced or shredded, and the chilies are cut into segments or strips. First, the pork slices are stir-fried until they change color, then the chilies are added and stir-fried evenly. Seasoning is added before serving.
Pressure Cooker Steamed Pork with FlourA traditional Chinese dish made by steaming seasoned pork belly coated in flour or rice powder in a pressure cooker, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.