Restaurant near Tunxi Old Street cited for classic Huizhou stinky mandarin fish and mao tofu.
Dasha Huicai Garden (大厦徽菜苑) is a casual Huizhou-cuisine restaurant near Tunxi Old Street in Tunxi District, Huangshan, Anhui, China. The exact address should be confirmed on a map app. Diners rate it about 4.0, and it is cited for classic Huizhou stinky mandarin fish and mao tofu. The cooking is regional and traditional rather than chef-driven, with no Michelin or lineage claim. The two signature dishes are the best-known of southern Anhui. Stinky mandarin fish is fermented in brine for several days, then braised or fried, giving a strong smell but mild, tender flesh, and mao tofu is tofu that develops a fine natural mould before frying. Visitors should confirm the fish weight and price before cooking, since fish is charged by weight. The dining room is an ordinary local restaurant, well suited to sharing dishes among a group, with moderate noise and casual dress. No wine or cocktail programme is documented; tea, soft drinks and beer are the usual drinks. Hours are listed as lunch and dinner daily and should be verified on Dianping. Booking ahead is advised for groups. Prices are mid-range ($$). Its position near, rather than on, Tunxi Old Street can mean shorter waits than the lanes' most visited venues, though this is not confirmed. Searching the Chinese name in the Dianping (大众点评) or Meituan (美团) app shows queue length, current hours and menu photos, and both apps accept foreign-issued cards through Alipay or WeChat Pay once linked.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily lunch and dinner (verify on Dianping) |
| Reservations | Book ahead for groups. |
| Address | Near Tunxi Old Street, Tunxi District, Huangshan, Anhui (confirm exact address on map app) |
Signature dishes
- Stinky mandarin fish
- Mao tofu
Good to know
- Known for
- Classic Huizhou dishes near the old street
Location
Near Tunxi Old Street, Tunxi District, Huangshan, Anhui (confirm exact address on map app)
29.7115, 118.3365 View on map
Highlights
- Classic Huizhou stinky mandarin fish
- Mao tofu
- Location near Tunxi Old Street
- Suited to shared group meals
Tips for visiting
- Confirm the fish weight and price before cooking, since fish is charged by weight.
- Book ahead for groups.
- Confirm the exact address on a map app before setting out.
- Check Dianping or Meituan for current hours and menu photos.
When to visit
Weekday lunch is the calmest; weekend evenings are the busiest around Tunxi Old Street.
Accessibility
Accessibility details are not documented. Visitors with mobility needs should phone ahead to ask about entrance steps and seating.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dasha Huicai Garden known for?
It is cited for classic Huizhou stinky mandarin fish and mao tofu.
How is the fish priced?
Fish is charged by weight, so confirm the weight and price before it is cooked.
Is a reservation needed?
Booking ahead is advised for groups.