Old Squirrel Home-style Restaurant (Mao'an New Garden Branch)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
East side adjacent to the north gate of Maowan Xinyuan, Tonghua Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuxi, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at East side adjacent to the north gate of Maowan Xinyuan, Tonghua Road. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Beef, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Salted Pepper Spare Ribs.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: East side adjacent to the north gate of Maowan Xinyuan, Tonghua Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Beef, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Salted Pepper Spare Ribs, Hebei Chicken Soup, Steamed Sea Bream
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Dishes
Five-Spice BeefFive-spice beef is a dish made by stewing beef with five spices: star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cloves, and fennel. Beef is cut into pieces, blanched to remove odor, then slowly cooked with spices and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Salted Pepper Spare RibsBlack pepper salt ribs is a Chinese dish made with pork ribs, marinated and deep-fried until crispy, then stir-fried with black pepper salt, scallions, and ginger. Golden in color, it's crispy outside and tender inside with a rich pepper-salt aroma.
Hebei Chicken SoupHebei chicken soup is made with fresh chicken, ginger, and scallions, slowly simmered to create a clear, flavorful broth. It's a traditional nourishing dish from Hebei province.
Steamed Sea BreamSteamed Mandarin Fish is a dish made primarily with Mandarin fish. To prepare it, the cleaned fish is placed in a steamer and seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other spices. It is steamed until the fish is fully cooked, preserving the fresh and tender texture of the fish meat.
Steamed GrouperSteamed grouper is a dish made with fresh grouper, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions, and steamed to preserve its natural flavor.
Stir-Fried Mixed VegetablesA popular Chinese home-cooked dish made by stir-frying a mix of vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, and bean sprouts, resulting in a flavorful and nutritious meal.
Stir-fried Celery with ShrimpA dish made by stir-frying fresh celery and shrimp with garlic, resulting in a crisp and savory flavor.
Bamboo Shoot and Old Duck SoupA nourishing soup made with dried bamboo shoots and old duck, slowly simmered to bring out rich flavors.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Scallion Oil ShrimpA dish made with fresh shrimp and scallions, stir-fried in hot oil for a fragrant and savory flavor.
Sour Cabbage Pork Tripe Stir-fryA Sichuan dish featuring pork tripe and sour cabbage, stir-fried or braised to create a tangy, savory flavor.