Michelin Bib Gourmand Huaiyang kitchen known for salted goose, soft-pocket eel and lion's head meatballs.
Cai Gen Xiang Xiao Guan holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand listing for good-quality, good-value cooking. The restaurant settled into its current alley on Yuandong Street in 2023 and serves the Huaiyang canon: salted goose, soft-pocket eel, lion's head meatballs, Yangzhou fried rice and finely cut shredded tofu. Typical spend is CNY 60-100 (~$8.5-14) (estimate) per person, and the signature order is Salted goose (盐水鹅), Soft-pocket eel (软兜长鱼), Lion's head meatball (狮子头). The address is 26 Yuandong Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区院东街26号 菜根香小馆). Opening hours: Daily lunch and dinner; exact hours not published, confirm on Dianping. Payment is by Alipay or WeChat Pay in practice; foreign visitors can link an international card inside either app before the trip. A printed card with the Chinese name lets a taxi or Didi driver find the door, and the same name pastes straight into Amap (高德地图) or Dianping (大众点评) for a walking route.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily lunch and dinner; exact hours not published, confirm on Dianping |
| Reservations | Walk-in is normal; search the Chinese name on Dianping (大众点评) or Meituan for current queues, vouchers and table booking |
| Address | 26 Yuandong Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区院东街26号 菜根香小馆) |
Signature dishes
- Salted goose (盐水鹅)
- Soft-pocket eel (软兜长鱼)
- Lion's head meatball (狮子头)
- Yangzhou fried rice (扬州炒饭)
- Hot shredded tofu (烫干丝)
Good to know
- Known for
- Michelin-listed Huaiyang home cooking
Location
26 Yuandong Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区院东街26号 菜根香小馆)
32.3938, 119.4335 View on map
Highlights
- Michelin Bib Gourmand Huaiyang kitchen known for salted goose, soft-pocket eel and lion's head meatballs
- Signature order: Salted goose (盐水鹅)
- Located at Yuandong Street, old town
Tips for visiting
- Tables are limited; go at 11AM or 5PM to avoid a wait.
- The alley entrance is easy to miss, so navigate by the Chinese name.
- The price figure is an estimate; the Michelin listing marks the venue in the lowest price tier.
- Search the Chinese name on Amap (高德地图) or Dianping (大众点评) to confirm the exact branch before leaving the hotel.
- Order one dish per person plus rice or noodles, and say 少放糖 (shǎo fàng táng) for less sugar if Huaiyang sweetness is too much.
When to visit
Weekday lunch or an early dinner
Accessibility
The venue is in the old-town district of Yangzhou, where lanes are paved but uneven and some historic buildings have steps or thresholds; step-free access is not guaranteed, so wheelchair users should phone ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cai Gen Xiang Xiao Guan?
It is at 26 Yuandong Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou.
How much does a meal at Cai Gen Xiang Xiao Guan cost?
About CNY 60-100 (~$8.5-14) per person.
How does a solo traveler pay at Cai Gen Xiang Xiao Guan?
Alipay or WeChat Pay by QR code is standard; cash is accepted at most counters but some small shops prefer QR.