Lanyuan Republic Spring Cultural Dining
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 288 Shanqian Road
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 No. 288 Shanqian Road. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Cup Chicken, Braised Tofu Vermicelli, Swan Durian Pastry.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 288 Shanqian Road
- Popular dishes: Three-Cup Chicken, Braised Tofu Vermicelli, Swan Durian Pastry, Satay Sauce Steamed Tripe, Milk Custard Cake
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Dishes
Three-Cup ChickenThree-cup chicken is a dish made with chicken thighs or breast meat, seasoned with equal parts sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce. During cooking, the chicken is first cut into pieces and marinated, then combined with sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce, slowly simmered until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor, and finally reduced to coat the ingredients thoroughly.
Braised Tofu VermicelliDa Zhu Gan Si is a dish primarily made with tofu skin, where the tofu is sliced into fine threads, blanched, and then simmered slowly in a rich broth with ingredients such as ham, chicken breast, shrimp, and mushrooms. The preparation emphasizes precise heat control and a flavorful broth, allowing the tofu threads to fully absorb the aromas of the accompanying ingredients.
Swan Durian PastrySwan Durian Pastry is an innovative dessert featuring fresh durian flesh as filling, wrapped in delicate flaky pastry and baked to a golden crisp. Shaped like a swan, it is lifelike and offers both rich flavor layers and visual appeal.
Satay Sauce Steamed TripeA dish featuring tripe steamed with satay sauce, offering a rich, savory flavor and tender texture.
Milk Custard CakeLoumaiwa is a dessert made primarily from eggs, milk, and sugar, steamed or baked to achieve a soft and delicate texture. It has a golden yellow surface and a rich milk aroma inside. To prepare it, egg yolks are mixed with milk, filtered, poured into molds, steamed until cooked, and then cooled before serving.
Braised Pork Meatballs狮子头 is a traditional dish primarily made with pork. Typically, the pork is minced and mixed with seasonings to form large, round meatballs, which are then simmered. The meatballs are large and round, with a tender texture and rich, flavorful broth.
Old Yangzhou Pig Kidney SoupA traditional soup made with pig kidneys, slowly stewed with ginger and scallions for a delicate, fresh taste.
Honey-glazed BBQ Pork Rice Noodle RollsHoney-glazed barbecued pork rice noodle rolls are a classic Cantonese snack. Made from premium rice flour, the thin rice noodle sheets are steamed to a translucent texture, wrapping around fragrant barbecued pork. A special honey glaze is drizzled on top, enhancing the silky sweetness and tender juiciness of the dish.
Steamed Spare Ribs with Fermented Black BeansStewed pork ribs with fermented black beans, garlic, and ginger, steamed to tender perfection with rich bean flavor.
Yogurt Rabbit CandyA creative dessert combining the classic rabbit candy with yogurt for a creamy, sweet treat.
Golden Sauce Steamed Chicken FeetChicken feet steamed with a golden sauce made from fermented bean paste, garlic, and ginger, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.