Huogongdian

Iconic temple to Hunan street food where stinky tofu, sugar-oil cake, and spicy crayfish rule the night.

Dedicated Hunan$Very Hot

Restaurant Information

Address
No. 127 Pozi Street, Tianxin District, Changsha, Hunan, China
Neighborhood
Pozi Street
Hours
Check the official website for current opening hours
Phone
+86 731 8581 4228
Price Range
$
Cuisine
Hunan
Hunan Focus
Dedicated
Best For
First Visit, Groups, Street Food Lovers
Spice Level
Very Hot (4/5)

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HunanFlavor Notes

Huogongdian (Fire God Temple) is more than a restaurant — it's a Hunan cultural institution. Founded in 1747 during the Qing Dynasty, this sprawling complex on Pozi Street serves as the epicenter of Changsha street food culture. Come hungry, bring friends, and try everything. The stinky tofu is fermented on-site, the sugar-oil cakes (tangyoubaba) are fried fresh, and the spicy crayfish comes in buckets. This is ground zero for Hunan cuisine.

Signature Dishes

Changsha Stinky Tofu

Crispy fermented tofu with a pungent sauce — a local obsession


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Spicy Crayfish

Fiery crayfish cooked with dozens of spices and chilies


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What to Order

1

Stinky Tofu (Chou Doufu)

The most famous snack in Changsha — crispy outside, soft inside

2

Sugar-Oil Cake (Tangyoubaba)

Sweet, sticky rice cakes fried in caramelized sugar

3

Spicy Crayfish (Kou Wei Xia)

Order by the bucket — messy, spicy, unforgettable

4

Changsha Rice Noodles

Breakfast of champions — start your day here

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