Li Laoyao Iron Pot Stew
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.4
Rooms 121–143, Wuzhou International Industrial Expo City
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuxi, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Rooms 121–143, Wuzhou International Industrial Expo City. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeastern Sweet and Sour Pork, Northeast Sesame Sauce Noodles, Original Fresh Lamb Skewers.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Wuxi
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: Rooms 121–143, Wuzhou International Industrial Expo City
- Popular dishes: Northeastern Sweet and Sour Pork, Northeast Sesame Sauce Noodles, Original Fresh Lamb Skewers, Lucky Spare Ribs Pot, Free-range Chicken Stew Pot
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Dishes
Northeastern Sweet and Sour PorkNortheastern Guobaorou is a dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is cut into pieces, coated with a starch paste, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and tomato ketchup, evenly coating the meat pieces in a sweet-and-sour glaze. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to ensure a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Northeast Sesame Sauce NoodlesNortheast sesame sauce big拉皮 is a cold dish primarily made with wide rice noodles. The noodles are boiled and then rinsed with cold water to make them smooth and elastic, then mixed with shredded cucumber, shredded carrot, and other vegetables. Finally, a sauce made from sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and chili oil is poured over the mixture and stirred well before serving.
Original Fresh Lamb SkewersFresh lamb chunks skewered and grilled over charcoal. Tender meat with natural flavor, no additional seasoning.
Lucky Spare Ribs PotCash-cow spare ribs pot features pork ribs with potatoes, carrots, and green peppers. After blanching to remove odor, the ribs and vegetables are simmered together with soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger for a slow-cooked dish.
Free-range Chicken Stew PotA hearty stew made with free-range chicken and vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection for rich flavor and tenderness.
Li Lao Yao's Signature Spare Ribs PotDelicious spare ribs stewed in a secret sauce, served with vegetables like potatoes and carrots for a rich, savory flavor.
Stir-Fried Pork with SauceSpecial stir-fried pork slices is a Chinese dish made with pork tenderloin, coated in starch paste, deep-fried until golden, then stir-fried with green peppers and onions, finished with a sauce of soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, cooking wine, and water starch to create a glossy, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside dish.
Secret-Recipe RadishSpiced radish is a dish made primarily from white radish, sliced or cubed and marinated with secret seasoning, then cooked by boiling, stewing, or stir-frying. Common seasonings include soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger to enhance flavor.