Old Chen's (Tongfangyuan Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 10, Shilinsi Lane, Lindun Road

Dishes
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
Yangzhou Fried RiceYangzhou fried rice is made primarily with rice, stir-fried with ingredients such as eggs, ham, shrimp, and green peas. First, the ingredients are stir-fried to half-cooked, then rice is added and stir-fried together, finally seasoning is added.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Stir-fried hairy crab with rice cakesHair Crab Stir-Fried Rice Noodles is a dish primarily made with hair crab and rice cakes. The preparation involves cleaning the hair crab and cutting it into pieces, while slicing the rice cakes separately. Next, sauté葱姜蒜 (scallions, ginger, and garlic) in a hot oil pan, then add the crab pieces and stir-fry until they change color. After that, add the rice cake slices and continue stir-frying. Finally, season with an appropriate amount of soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, and other seasonings, stir well, and serve.
Stir-Fried ShrimpClear stir-fried shrimp is a dish primarily made with shrimp as the main ingredient. During preparation, vegetables such as green pepper, red pepper, or broccoli are added to enhance color. After washing and draining, the shrimp is quickly stir-fried with seasonings to maintain its fresh and tender texture. The entire dish features bright colors and delicious, tender shrimp.
Stir-fried Amaranth GreensStir-fried amaranth is a dish primarily made with fresh amaranth. After washing the amaranth, it is quickly stir-fried in hot oil with minced garlic to preserve its bright green color and tender texture, then seasoned with an appropriate amount of salt and monosodium glutamate.
White Assorted DishesA traditional Chinese cold dish made with sliced cooked offal such as pig's stomach, intestine, chicken gizzard, and duck blood, arranged neatly and served with a savory sauce.
Braised Fish Head in Clay PotA traditional Chinese dish featuring a fresh fish head simmered slowly in a clay pot with tofu and seasonings, resulting in a rich, creamy broth and tender fish meat.
Stewed Fish and Tofu Soup with Fermented SauceA savory soup made with fermented fish and soft tofu, simmered with ginger and scallions for a delicate flavor.
Braised Mandarin FishBraised mandarin fish is a Chinese dish featuring mandarin fish as the main ingredient. The fish is cleaned, scored, marinated with wine and ginger, then pan-fried until golden. It's simmered with soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and aromatics like scallions, garlic, and ginger, then reduced to a glossy glaze.
Stir-fried celery with fried tofuCelery stir-fried with dried tofu is a Chinese home-style dish. Wash and cut celery into segments, and cube the dried tofu. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry celery until tender, then add tofu and season with salt. Simple to make, fresh and crisp.
Bamboo ShootBamboo shoot is an aquatic vegetable whose main ingredient is the stem, typically cleaned and sliced or diced for stir-frying, boiling, stewing, or cold dishes. Garlic and ginger are commonly used to enhance flavor, sometimes with meat or mushrooms for added taste.
Yangchun NoodlesYangchun noodles is a Chinese soup noodle dish primarily made with thin noodles, lard or vegetable oil, scallions, and soy sauce. To prepare, cook the noodles until done, then drain and mix with a small amount of lard, soy sauce, and chopped scallions. Finally, pour hot broth over the noodles to serve.
Malan Tofu SaladA cold dish made with Malan herbs and tofu, seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a fresh and savory taste.