China University of Geosciences Dining
2013/12/13
With the rich fresh water resources, Hubei has a flourishing fishing industry and the local cuisine, known as
"E Cuisine", is one of the noted Ten Cuisines in China. Its fresh water fish dishes are well known and dominate
80% of the menus at the restaurants in Wuhan. Different from either sweet Cantonese food or hot spicy Sichuan
cuisine, Hubei cuisine features lightly spiced flavoring and strong tastes, delicious soups and delicate fish
dishes.
Wuhan Cuisine is also known for its unique methods of preparing delicacies from land and sea, freshwater fish
and soup. Famous dishes include Steamed Wuchang Fish, Mianyang Three Steamed Dishes, Xiaotaoyuan Soup,
Wangji Chicken Soup, Hongshan Vegetable Bolts, Dongpo Pork and others.
Featured Wuhan cuisine and snacks
Steamed Wuchang Fish
With a history of over 1,700 years, Steamed Wuchang Fish is a typical food in Wuhan. This freshwater fish, when
steamed together with mushrooms, bamboo shoots and chicken soup, keeps both the original fresh taste of the
fish and the nutrients.
San Xian Dou Pi (Fried Bean Sheets)
Ingredients including bean curd sheets, meat, eggs and smashed shrimps are made into fillings. The chef uses
skins madeof bean and rice flour to wrap those ingredients and fry in oil. Eggs are often added to bring a crisp cover.
Chairman Mao praised it each time he ate. The king of this snack is Tong Cheng Restaurant at Dazhi Crossing of
Zhongshan Dadao in Hankou.
Mian Wo (Fried Pie)
A kind of fried pie with a little salty taste, usually eaten with soybean milk or porridge for breakfast.
Mianyang Three Steamed Dishes
The three steamed dishes refer to steamed fish, pork, and meatballs or shrimp balls. People of Mianyang (now
Xiantao City in Hubei Province) keep the traditional way of steamed dishes from the old days. Nowadays, chefs
have tailored the ingredients,cooking methods, and techniques for the local people's taste.
Famous Restaurants in Wuhan
There are kinds of restaurants in Wuhan including typical Hubei cuisine, western style and Muslim taste; whatever
you like, you can find in Wuhan. Here are some famous restaurants for your choice.
Hujin Restaurant 湖锦酒楼
Address:105 Bayi Lu, Wuchang District, Wuhan 武汉市武昌区八一路105号
Contact:027-87278811 (Tel)
Hours: 11:00 - 21:00
Price: 50 - 70 RMB per person
Getting there: Take bus No.515, 552, 572, 587, 724, 810 to Bayi Lu
Description:
This restaurant specializes in Hubei cuisine dishes, such as Lotus Root and Pork Ribs Soup, Steamed Wuchang Fish,
Wild Mushroom Soup, etc. The average price is about RMB 55 per person.
Bangguo Western Rstaurant 邦果西餐厅
Address:232 Luoshi Nanlu, Wuchang District, Wuhan 武汉市洪山区珞狮南路232号
Contact:027-87396263 (Tel)
Hours: 11:30 - 14:00;17:30 - 21:00
Price: 50 - 70 RMB per person
Getting there: Take bus No.72, 317, 503, 576, 591, 729 to Luoshi Nanlu
Description:
Bangguo Western Buffet Restaurant is a Western styled buffet restaurant that offers a seafood buffet, Brazilian BBQ,
Western pastries, and live piano performances. The restaurant has a luxurious lobby and 3 private rooms, and can
comfortably seat 300.
Pizza Hut 必胜客
Address:Around Dayang Shopping Mall, 726Zhongshan Dadao, Jianghan District,Wuhan
武汉市洪山区武昌珞喻路726号光谷步行街大洋百货旁
Contact:4008-123-123 (Tel)
Hours: 10:30 - 22:30
Price: 50 - 70 RMB per person
Getting there: Take bus No.15, 318, 581, 583, 728 to Shangqian Cun