Datian Freshwater Seafood
鱼鲜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 12, Datian Central Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Guangzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 12, Datian Central Street. It is a 鱼鲜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: He Shrimp, Datian Water Chestnut Cake, Prince Fish.
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: Guangzhou
- Category: 鱼鲜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 12, Datian Central Street
- Popular dishes: He Shrimp, Datian Water Chestnut Cake, Prince Fish, Seasonal Vegetable Dish, Softshell Turtle
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Dishes
He ShrimpA dish featuring fresh river shrimp stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and scallions, known for its tender texture and rich flavor.
Datian Water Chestnut CakeA traditional Cantonese sweet dessert made primarily from water chestnuts, steamed to a crisp and smooth texture, often with sugar and a touch of glutinous rice flour for stickiness.
Prince FishA dish made with fresh prince fish steamed with ginger, scallions, and garlic, resulting in a tender and naturally flavorful seafood experience.
Seasonal Vegetable DishA simple dish made with fresh seasonal vegetables, lightly stir-fried or blanched and seasoned for a light, healthy meal.
Softshell TurtleA dish made from fresh softshell turtle, simmered with ginger and scallions to bring out its tender texture and rich flavor.
White EelA dish made from fresh eel, typically steamed or braised, with tender meat and rich flavor, often seasoned with ginger and scallions.
Eel Egg CasseroleA Cantonese specialty dish made by steaming fresh eels with eggs, resulting in a smooth and nutritious texture.
Bamboo Shoot and Mandarin Fish Bone SoupA Cantonese soup made with bamboo shoot and mandarin fish bones, slowly simmered to create a clear, savory broth with nourishing properties.
Steamed SnailA dish made by steaming fresh snails with ginger, scallions, and garlic, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Stuffed Crab with Wax Gourd StewA Cantonese dish featuring small river crabs and wax gourd simmered in a savory sauce, known for its rich flavor and tender texture.
Yellow Sand Clam Stir-fryA seafood dish made by stir-frying fresh yellow sand clams with ginger, garlic, and scallions, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.