Old Friends Private Kitchen (Xinshi Road Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 3.7
南大街街道新市路99号(金色新城菜市场西门对面)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changzhou, 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 南大街街道新市路99号(金色新城菜市场西门对面). It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Clear Soup Steamed Broccoli, Prosperity Silver Fish Soup, Spicy Chicken from Mountain City.
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: Changzhou
- Category: 特色菜
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: 南大街街道新市路99号(金色新城菜市场西门对面)
- Popular dishes: Clear Soup Steamed Broccoli, Prosperity Silver Fish Soup, Spicy Chicken from Mountain City, Spicy Stir-Fried Shrimp, Sichuan Boiled Beef
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Dishes
Clear Soup Steamed BroccoliA dish featuring steamed broccoli cooked in clear broth, highlighting the vegetable's natural flavor with a light and savory taste.
Prosperity Silver Fish SoupThis dish features fresh silver fish, egg white, and clear broth, creating a smooth and delicate soup that symbolizes prosperity and good fortune.
Spicy Chicken from Mountain CityMountain City Spicy Chicken is a dish made primarily from chicken, stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a spicy and delicious dish.
Spicy Stir-Fried ShrimpSpicy stir-fried shrimp in a dry pot is made with fresh large shrimp as the main ingredient, combined with辅料 such as onion, green pepper, red pepper, garlic, ginger, and dried chili peppers. It is cooked using high-heat quick stir-frying. The shrimp are deveined and blanched before being stir-fried together with seasonings, then heated in a dry pot to fully blend the flavors.
Sichuan Boiled BeefSichuan-style boiled beef is a dish made primarily with beef, paired with vegetables such as bean sprouts and cabbage, prepared by high-heat stir-frying followed by boiling. Thinly sliced beef is first stir-fried at high heat to lock in its juices, then simmered with broth and vegetables until tender, preserving the beef's fresh and tender texture.
Sichuan-style Pickled Chicken FeetSpicy pickled chicken feet is a cold dish made by marinating boiled chicken feet with spicy peppers, garlic, ginger, and green onions. The chicken feet are de-nailed, boiled until tender, then soaked in seasoned sauce to absorb flavor.
Scallion-Baked Yellow CroakerFresh yellow croaker is marinated and roasted with scallions, resulting in tender fish and aromatic flavor.
Sizzling Beef TenderloinBlack iron plate beef is a dish primarily made with beef, usually using the tenderloin or sirloin cut. The meat is sliced into strips, marinated with seasonings, and then quickly stir-fried on a hot iron plate until cooked through. Onions and green peppers are commonly added during cooking to enhance the flavor and texture.
Leek and Pig Liver Stir-fryA classic Chinese dish featuring tender pig liver stir-fried with fresh leeks, seasoned for a savory and aromatic flavor.
Spicy TofuSpicy tofu is a dish made primarily from soft tofu, seasoned with fermented broad bean paste, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices. The tofu is cut into cubes, blanched, then stewed together with the sautéed seasonings to allow the tofu to absorb the spicy and numbing flavors.