Longquan is located inside Shida‘s Longquan day market where they sell a whole host of market food such as fruits and vegetables, different cuts of fresh and cured meats, and plenty of other market food staples. However, what I am guessing that you didn’t know, is that Longquan fish soup is probably the best place you have never heard of around Shida. They do a really good seafood soup, some delicious braised pork over rice (with fish floss!), and some delicious chicken, too! If you don’t want to break the bank for a delicious market food meal, Lonquan is the place to be. Read more below to find out what you should order.
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Longquan fish soup is on a corner at the Shida end of the Longquan market, therefore the space to sit isn’t what you may call spacious, airy, or even especially clean. But, it’s worth it for the food that they serve.
The Menu at Longquan
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The menu is split into 6 basic sections:
- 湯類 Tāng lèi
- Soup
- 粥類 zhōu lèi
- Congee
- 麵類 miàn lèi
- Noodles
- 飯類 fàn lèi
- Rice
- 青菜類 qīng cài lèi
- Vegetables
- 小菜類 xiǎo cài lèi
- Small dishes
Within each of those sections, you’ll find recurring things such as:
- 味噌 Wèi zēng
- Miso
- 鮮魚 xiān yú
- Fish, likely to be a deep sea fish, as the name of the stall is called ‘deep sea fish soup’
- 清湯 qīng tāng
- Clear soup
- 虱目魚 shī mù yú
- Milk fish
- 蚵仔 kē zī
- Oysters
滷肉飯(大) (Lǔ ròu fàn (dà)) Large portion of braised pork over rice (with fish floss) $40
If you’re new here, then there’s one thing you need to know – my life would be incomplete without some braised pork rice. There’s something magical about belly pork that has been chopped up small, braised for hours, then generously spooned over steaming hot rice. What Longquan then goes ahead and does is slaps a spoonful of fish floss on the side, too. The best thing about that additional extra? Well, not only does it alter the texture (for the better), but it also adds another level of flavour when mixed in together with the rice. I want all my rice eaten like this in the future.
好吃雞肉 (Hǎo chī jī ròu) Boneless chicken $50
A plate of chicken for $50 is a steal in anyone’s book. But when it’s paired with fresh ginger and a dollop of thick soy sauce, then it’s even better. The chicken is juicy and tasty, and it’s a surprising must-order at this fish market food stall.
白菜滷 (Bái cài lǔ) Slow braised napa cabbage $40
Slow braised napa cabbage, when done right, is something to behold. Somehow it becomes sweeter and sweeter the longer it is cooked. It retains its shape and crunch so well as the flavours seep into the stalk. It’s cooked with some carrots and wood ear mushrooms here and is a really good dish.
鮮魚粥 (Xiān yú zhōu) House special fish congee $90
The house special congee has a mix of salmon and other fish inside. The soup is a (relatively) clear base, and is peppered with green onion and ginger, and has a mountain of rice lurking under the surface.
This is a serious winter warmer that comes packed with fish. It’s really good value, and should not be overlooked. Cooked to order, it’s a really popular dish, so be prepared to wait a few minutes for it to arrive.
味噌魚湯 (Wèi zēng yú tāng) Miso flavoured fish soup $80
If you’re not so interested in congee, then this miso soup is for you. The miso flavour is intense yet not too salty, the fish inside is plentiful and really tasty, and overall it’s great value for money priced at only $80.
Better than the congee, in my opinion. Go for the miso every time.
The bottom line
Is it worth it? Yes. The quality at this price is unbeatable in the area.
What’s the 1 must-order? The miso fish soup. It has layers upon layers of flavour, with vast amounts of fish inside, all for $80!