Tao Tao Ginger-Scallion Chicken

Tao Tao Ginger-Scallion Chicken

　　A signature dish of Tao Tao Ju, one of the oldest teahouses in Guangzhou, highly praised by food connoisseurs. Built upon the foundation of boiled sliced chicken (bai qie ji), Tao Tao Ginger-Scallion Chicken is topped with minced ginger and shredded scallions, then splashed with boiling oil to infuse the surface of the chicken with the spicy aroma of the ginger and scallions. It is then drizzled with a mixture of premium light soy sauce, sugar, and an appropriate amount of broth, brought to a boil in a wok, and poured over the chicken. The dish is served steaming hot, with the fragrance of ginger and scallion oil wafting through the air. It not only retains the original flavor of fresh, plump chicken but also boasts a rich and fragrant taste. Served either cold or hot, its flavor is even more exceptional when hot.

　　Tao Tao Ju Restaurant is located at No. 20 Shiwu Fu Road. Established in the sixth year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1880), it was originally named Putao Ju and later renamed to its current title, which carries the meaning of “joyful delight.” The black-lacquered, gold-charactered signboard now hanging prominently in the main hall was inscribed by the renowned scholar Kang Youwei. Over the past hundred years, through the dedicated efforts of several generations, it has become one of the city’s most prestigious large restaurants. The four-story restaurant features traditional Chinese architectural elements such as red walls, green tiles, carved beams, and painted rafters. Its spacious and bright dining rooms are elegantly furnished in an antique style. Historically a gathering place for literati, wealthy merchants, and social elites, it enjoys high renown both in China and abroad.