Cao's Duck Neck (Dongting Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.1
Shop 6-115, Longhu Botin Island Commercial Plaza
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 Shop 6-115, Longhu Botin Island Commercial Plaza. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Crispy Gengcai, Cao's Tofu Skin Salad, Cao's Cauliflower.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Shop 6-115, Longhu Botin Island Commercial Plaza
- Popular dishes: Crispy Gengcai, Cao's Tofu Skin Salad, Cao's Cauliflower, Wood Ear Mushroom, Black Pepper Mock Tripe
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Dishes
Crispy GengcaiCrispy贡菜 is a cold dish made primarily with贡菜, which becomes tender and crunchy after soaking and is typically mixed with garlic, chili, vinegar, and soy sauce.
Cao's Tofu Skin SaladA plant-based dish mimicking the texture of tripe, tossed in a spicy sauce for a bold and satisfying bite.
Cao's CauliflowerCao's Cauliflower is a Chinese home-style dish made with cauliflower, pork, and carrots, stir-fried in a special sauce for a fresh, savory flavor.
Wood Ear MushroomWood ear mushrooms, also known as black fungus, are a common edible mushroom. To prepare them, dried wood ear mushrooms are typically soaked in water until they soften, then they can be served cold or stir-fried. When served cold, they are often mixed with vinegar, garlic, and other seasonings for a refreshing and appetizing dish. When stir-fried, they pair well with various vegetables or meats, offering a smooth, tender texture and rich nutritional value.
Black Pepper Mock TripeA vegetarian dish that mimics the texture of tripe using plant-based ingredients like konjac or tofu skin, stir-fried with black pepper sauce for a spicy and savory flavor.
Mustard greensGongcai, also known as Tai Gan, is a dried vegetable made from the fleshy stems of lettuce-family plants through processes such as sun-drying and pickling. It has a bright green color and a crisp texture. To prepare, soak it in water first, then mix with seasonings.
Noodles with lotus rootFried lotus root is a dish primarily made with lotus root. The lotus root is sliced or cut into strips, mixed evenly with flour, and deep-fried in oil until golden and crispy. A small amount of seasonings such as salt and five-spice powder can be added to enhance the flavor.
Bamboo Shoot FirecrackerFirecracker Bamboo Shoots is a dish made primarily from fresh, tender bamboo shoots, combined with minced pork, scallions, ginger, and garlic. The bamboo shoots are cut into segments, blanched to remove bitterness, then stir-fried with the minced pork. Seasonings are added and the mixture is simmered until fully flavored, then reduced to a glossy finish. The finished dish has a clear, bright color and a crisp, tender texture.
香辣卤鸭脖香辣卤鸭脖以鸭脖为主要食材,经过焯水处理后,放入调制好的卤汁中慢火炖煮,使其充分吸收香料和调味料的味道。卤汁通常包含八角、桂皮、花椒、辣椒等香料,以及酱油、糖、盐等基础调料。
鸡尖鸡尖是鸡的翅膀根部,主要食材为鸡尖,通常经过腌制后油炸或炒制,口感酥脆,肉质鲜嫩。
Daylily FlowersYellow chives are dried plant flowers, primarily made from yellow chives (scientific name: Hemerocallis citrina), harvested and then sun-dried or oven-dried. To prepare, they are typically soaked first, then stir-fried with other ingredients such as shredded meat, eggs, and wood ear mushrooms, or used in soups to enhance the aroma and texture of the dish.