Lai Mao Lai - Mǎocài (Cai Zi Hui Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.0
Caizi Hui Shopping Mall
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Caizi Hui Shopping Mall. 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: Spiced Soybeans in Braising Sauce, Spicy Roast Duck, Shredded Crab Stick.
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: Changsha
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: Caizi Hui Shopping Mall
- Popular dishes: Spiced Soybeans in Braising Sauce, Spicy Roast Duck, Shredded Crab Stick, Layered Tripe, Hand-Made Shrimp Paste
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Dishes
Spiced Soybeans in Braising SauceA savory dish of fresh soybeans simmered in a spiced braising sauce, offering a rich and aromatic flavor.
Spicy Roast DuckMao Kao Ya is a dish featuring roast duck as the main ingredient, paired with various vegetables and spices. The duck is carefully roasted to achieve tender meat and crispy skin. It is then sliced and cooked together with vegetables in a specially prepared spicy sauce, absorbing the rich, spicy flavor of the broth. Finally, it is garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for added aroma and visual appeal.
Shredded Crab StickSpider crab stick salad is a dish made primarily with crab sticks, sliced into细丝 and stir-fried with vegetables like carrots and green peppers. The crab sticks are first blanched or pan-fried, then combined with prepared vegetables and seasoned appropriately.
Layered TripeQian Ceng Du is a traditional dish primarily made from pork stomach. During preparation, the pork stomach is carefully processed and sliced into thin pieces, then cooked using a unique technique that creates a layered appearance. It is seasoned with appropriate spices and finally prepared to perfection.
Hand-Made Shrimp PasteHand-pounded shrimp paste is made primarily from fresh shrimp, which are deveined and chopped or pounded with the back of a knife into a paste. It is mixed with an appropriate amount of salt, egg white, starch, and a small quantity of scallion-ginger water, then repeatedly kneaded by hand until elastic, resulting in a smooth and tender shrimp paste. It can be cooked directly and eaten, or used in hot pot, steamed dishes, or stir-frying.
Waterfall Potato ShredsWaterfall Potato Shreds is a dish primarily made with potatoes. The potatoes are sliced into细丝, then blanched or briefly fried, and mixed with seasonings. During preparation,辅料 such as green onions, ginger, and garlic are typically added, and finally hot oil is poured over to enhance aroma, creating a visual effect resembling a waterfall.
Rocket SquidRocket Squid is made from fresh squid, seasoned with a specially crafted spicy sauce and carefully cooked. Its distinctive feature is the squid cut into floral patterns, which, after cooking, resembles a rocket, hence its name.
Crisp Lettuce SaladRefreshing lettuce salad made with sliced or shredded peeled lettuce, lightly salted, drained, then mixed with garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and a touch of chili oil. Simple to prepare, highlighting the crisp texture of the lettuce.
Braised Chicken Feet with Tiger SkinHǔpí Jīzhǎo is made primarily from chicken feet. The chicken feet are deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy and bubbled, then marinated with seasonings to absorb flavor. Finally, they are steamed to allow the taste to penetrate into the inner parts, creating a texture resembling tiger skin.
Fresh Skewered Tiger PrawnFresh tiger prawns skewered and grilled with garlic and ginger, resulting in a tender and aromatic dish.
Spicy Tripe SlicesSpicy and numbing small intestines is a dish primarily made with pig or beef tripe. After cleaning and slicing, the tripe is marinated with rice wine and ginger slices, then stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste).
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. First, the beef is sliced and marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, while fully absorbing the flavors of the spicy seasoning.