Lao Ji Restaurant
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.1
菱溪名居2-5号2-6号
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 菱溪名居2-5号2-6号. 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 with Clover Greens, Double Pepper Fish Head, Beef and Potato Stew.
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: 4.1
- Address: 菱溪名居2-5号2-6号
- Popular dishes: Clear Soup with Clover Greens, Double Pepper Fish Head, Beef and Potato Stew, Braised Eel with Chestnuts, Salted Pork Trotter with Pepper Salt
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Dishes
Clear Soup with Clover GreensA light dish made by stewing clover greens in clear broth, featuring a fresh and delicate flavor.
Double Pepper Fish HeadDouble Pepper Fish Head is made with fresh fish head as the main ingredient, stir-fried with green and red peppers. The fish head is marinated, then pan-fried until golden brown, and then stir-fried together with sliced double peppers. Appropriate seasonings are added and simmered to allow the fish head to absorb the flavors while keeping the peppers fresh and fragrant.
Beef and Potato StewBeef and potato stew is a dish made primarily with beef and potatoes. The beef is cut into pieces and simmered together with the potatoes, typically seasoned with condiments such as soy sauce, salt, and sugar to make the meat tender and the potatoes flavorful.
Braised Eel with ChestnutsA Chinese dish featuring eel stuffed with chestnuts, steamed to perfection for a rich and savory flavor.
Salted Pork Trotter with Pepper SaltA Chinese dish featuring pork trotters seasoned with salt and pepper, then stir-fried to a crispy texture. The meat is tender and flavorful, with a savory, slightly spicy taste.
Sichuan-Style Boiled FrogSichuan-style boiled frog is a dish primarily made with frog legs, accompanied by side ingredients such as bean sprouts and leafy greens. The frog legs are blanched or briefly fried, then stir-fried with spices like chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). After the aromatics are cooked, broth or water is added and brought to a boil. Finally, the frog legs and vegetables are simmered together in the pot, and hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma.
Fried Pork Crumbs with Napa CabbageOil渣 cabbage is a home-style dish made with pork cracklings and napa cabbage. First, fry the cracklings until fragrant, then add chopped cabbage and stir-fry until soft, allowing the cabbage to absorb the rich flavor. Minimal seasoning is used to preserve the natural taste of the ingredients.
Braised Beef Tendon and ShankBeef brisket and beef tendon stew is primarily made with beef brisket and beef tendons as main ingredients, combined with side ingredients such as carrots and potatoes. After blanching, it is simmered together with seasonings. Commonly used seasonings include soy sauce, star anise, cassia bark, and ginger slices. Slow cooking makes the meat tender and fully flavored.
Green Pea ShrimpA Chinese dish featuring tender shrimp and green peas, stir-fried quickly to retain freshness and vibrant color.
Braised Fish HeadBraised fish head is a dish featuring fish head as the main ingredient, typically using bighead or silver carp heads, pan-fried and then slowly stewed with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, ginger slices, and green onions.