Dong's Stew Soup House
Traditionally simmered in an iron pot over charcoal, the lotus root soup boasts a rich milky white color, tender and starchy lotus roots with soft meat, enhanced by the umami of pepper. The flavor is deep, mellow, and full-bodied. The restaurant is filled with a lively, homely atmosphere.
Address: No. 33 Chezhan Road, Jiang’an District
Lotus Root Soup Impression
Founded by Hubei cuisine master Zheng Shaokui, the soup base combines pork bone broth and chicken stock, with a layer of yellow chicken oil on the surface. The lotus roots are soft and starchy, and the prices are affordable.
Address: Multiple branches across Wuhan
Swallow Stew Soup House (Shanhaiguan Main Branch)
Home-style ambiance. The soup is clear with mild seasoning, featuring soft and starchy lotus roots with tender meat, allowing you to taste the natural sweet flavor of the lotus.
Address: Shanhaiguan Road, Hankou District (the main branch offers a more classic taste)
Han Xiaocheng · Hubei Cuisine · Traditional Iron Pot Lotus Root Soup (Jiqing Street Branch)
Decorated in a nostalgic 1980s retro style.
Address: No. 23 Jiaoyi Street
Yuan Yin Jia
The outer layer of the lotus root slices is crispy, while the inner lotus root remains crisp, sweet, and refreshing, with the meat filling being tender and juicy.
Address: No. 8 Qingdao Road
Xiaomin Food Stall (Jianghan Road Branch)
Their signature dish is dry-fried lotus root slices stuffed with meat. The dish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with seasonings such as dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, offering a spicy and delicious flavor.
Address: Side of Ouli Xintiandi, No. 1 Jianghan First Road
Fresh lotus root is grated into a puree, with excess water squeezed out. It is then mixed with a small amount of minced meat and shaped into balls, which are rolled in hot oil to acquire a golden coating.
Mamu's Old Place - Beef Tendon and Offal
The lotus root balls here have a strong lotus fragrance and a pure spicy flavor, suitable for diners who enjoy bold tastes.
Address: No. 11 Fushou Village, Changdi Street, Qiaokou District
Xiaqiao Snack Stall
The fried lotus root balls have a crispy and glutinous texture, offering a unique flavor.
Address: Near Lihuangpi Road, Qiaokou District (next to Zilou Building)
Liu's Golden Crispy Lotus Root Balls
With a 23-year history, these lotus root balls are made and sold fresh on the spot. They have a soft and glutinous texture with a strong lotus fragrance.
Address: Rushouli Residence, No. 157 Youyi Street, Jiang'an District
Xiaobao Flavor
Their dry-fried lotus root shreds have sold over 100,000 portions in a year. They are crispy on the outside and fragrant on the inside, with a spicy and delicious taste.
Address: Attached No. 1, 809, First Floor, Aoshan Century City, Yuanlin North Lane, Qingshan District
The dry-fried sesame lotus root shreds are crispy and delicious, with a subtle salted egg yolk flavor that keeps you wanting more.
Address: No. 173, Jianghan North Road, Xinhua Street Sub-district, Jianghan District
