Zhuangyuan Jia · Hubei Softshell Turtle King (Houhu Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.6
Shop No. 15, Building 54, Phase IV Tong'an Jiayuan, Houhu Avenue, Houhu Subdistrict (near Exit C2 of Houhu Avenue Metro Station)
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 Shop No. 15, Building 54, Phase IV Tong'an Jiayuan, Houhu Avenue, Houhu Subdistrict (near Exit C2 of Houhu Avenue Metro Station). 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, Lemon Chicken Feet, Hutang Softshell Turtle Dish.
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: Shop No. 15, Building 54, Phase IV Tong'an Jiayuan, Houhu Avenue, Houhu Subdistrict (near Exit C2 of Houhu Avenue Metro Station)
- Popular dishes: Knife-Pounded Cucumber, Lemon Chicken Feet, Hutang Softshell Turtle Dish, Baked Flatbread, Soft-shelled Turtle Rice Soup
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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.
Lemon Chicken FeetLemon chicken feet is a cold dish made by marinating boiled chicken feet with lemon, garlic, ginger, chili, and vinegar for a crisp, tangy flavor with a refreshing lemon aroma.
Hutang Softshell Turtle DishA nourishing dish made with fresh softshell turtle, seasoned with ham, chicken, and mushrooms, slowly stewed to perfection.
Baked FlatbreadFire cake is a flour-based food made by kneading, resting, and rolling dough into round flatbreads, then baking until the surface is slightly charred and the inside is soft. It can be eaten alone or filled with meat and vegetables to make a sandwich.
Soft-shelled Turtle Rice SoupA traditional Chinese dish made by simmering soft-shelled turtle with rice, resulting in a rich, savory broth and tender rice.
Soft-shelled Turtle and Bull Penis StewA nourishing dish made by slow-cooking soft-shelled turtle and bull penis until tender, resulting in a rich, savory 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 Bull Penis StewA dish made with softshell turtle and beef tendons, cleaned, blanched to remove odor, then stewed with葱姜蒜 and cooking wine until tender and flavorful.
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.
Fermented soybean skinFermented soybean curd, a traditional Chinese soy product. Made from yellow soybeans through soaking, grinding, boiling, and other processes, which form a film on the surface of soy milk that is then dried. It has a yellow-white color, dry texture, and a rich soy aroma. In cooking, it can be paired with meat or vegetables and prepared using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or boiling to create various delicious dishes.
Side DishSide dishes typically refer to auxiliary dishes served alongside the main course, with primary ingredients including vegetables, soy products, and fungi. The cooking methods are mostly blanching, stir-frying, cold mixing, or steaming, to preserve the original flavor and texture of the ingredients.