Stir-fried eel

Last updated 2026-11-08 — Stir-fried eel Stir-fried shredded eel with chopped cilantro, offering a unique flavor compared to other scaled fish. "Soft belly with vermicelli" is made by slicing the white belly of a large eel into shreds and stir-frying it with cellophane noodles. Northern restaurants generally do not serve eel dishes, but those in Jiangsu, Sichuan, and Guizhou are skilled at preparing them. Upon closer tasting, the offerings at Jiangsu-style restaurants vary between those specializing in Suzhou-Shanghai cuisine and those in Huaiyang cuisine. The eel dishes at Wufangzhai and Yuhuatai stand out as the best among all.