Chu Wei Jia · Hubei Top-Tier Softshell Turtle (Huanghelou Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 482 Minzhu Road
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 No. 482 Minzhu 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: Cold-Mixed Evergreen, Fangxian Fire-baked Flatbread, Fangxian Yellow Wine Delicacy.
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: 4.7
- Address: No. 482 Minzhu Road
- Popular dishes: Cold-Mixed Evergreen, Fangxian Fire-baked Flatbread, Fangxian Yellow Wine Delicacy, Signature Knife-Pounded Cucumber, Chu-Style Turtle Head Special
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Dishes
Cold-Mixed EvergreenA refreshing Chinese cold dish made with tender evergreen stems tossed in a tangy, spicy dressing.
Fangxian Fire-baked FlatbreadFangxian fire-baked flatbread is a traditional flour-based food from Fangxian, Hubei, made by baking dough over charcoal until crispy outside and soft inside.
Fangxian Yellow Wine DelicacyA traditional dish made with high-quality glutinous rice and natural yeast fermented yellow wine, simmered with fresh chicken or pork to create a rich, aromatic flavor.
Signature Knife-Pounded CucumberA refreshing cold dish made by smashing fresh cucumbers with a knife and mixing with garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and chili oil for a crisp, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor.
Chu-Style Turtle Head SpecialA premium dish featuring fresh turtle head, slow-cooked with ham, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, resulting in a rich, savory broth and tender meat.
Fried Pork Crumbs with Bok ChoyOil渣小白菜 is a home-style dish primarily made with baby bok choy and pork cracklings. The preparation is simple: first, stir-fry the pork cracklings until fragrant, then add washed baby bok choy and stir-fry together. Season to taste and serve.
Eco Turtle ShellFresh softshell turtles are slowly stewed with ginger slices and scallions to create tender meat and rich 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 and Catfish Bubble StewA rich stew combining softshell turtle and catfish bubbles, simmered with aromatics and seasonings for a savory, tender dish.
Lotus Pond Softshell TurtleLotus pond turtle is a dish featuring turtle as the main ingredient, paired with lotus root, water chestnuts, snap peas, and wood ear mushrooms. The turtle is blanched first, then stewed or braised with vegetables to blend flavors. The broth is rich, and the ingredients are tender and delicious.
Feng Liu Crucian CarpA dish featuring fresh crucian carp, marinated, deep-fried until crispy, then stir-fried in a savory sauce. The fish is tender inside with a crunchy exterior and rich flavor.