Lao Wu's Earth Oven Chicken (Wuhe Zhilu Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 3.6
60 meters north of the intersection of Wuhe Zhilu and Qingshi West Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuxi, 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 60 meters north of the intersection of Wuhe Zhilu and Qingshi West Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Braised Beef, Old Goose in Clay Pot, Fried Peanuts.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: 60 meters north of the intersection of Wuhe Zhilu and Qingshi West Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Braised Beef, Old Goose in Clay Pot, Fried Peanuts, Corn Pancake, Salted Peanuts
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Dishes
Five-Spice Braised BeefFive-spice braised beef is a dish made primarily from beef, marinated with various spices and seasonings, then slowly stewed. It has a rich brown color, tender and juicy meat with clear texture that melts in the mouth, and an aromatic fragrance.
Old Goose in Clay PotDige Guo Lao E is a dish made primarily with old goose, combined with辅料 like potatoes and green peppers, cooked by stewing and pan-frying. The goose is blanched first, then slowly stewed with seasonings until tender, and finally pan-fried in an iron pot until the skin is slightly crispy for richer flavor.
Fried PeanutsFried peanuts are a simple and popular snack made primarily from peanuts. The main preparation method involves frying the peanuts until they turn golden brown, resulting in a crispy texture and rich aroma.
Corn PancakeCorn cake is a Chinese pan-fried dish using fresh corn kernels as the main ingredient. Mix corn with a little starch, add salt and egg, stir well, then fry in a pan until golden brown on both sides, creating a crispy outside and tender inside.
Salted PeanutsSalted peanuts is a cold dish made primarily with peanuts, boiled in water with salt, star anise, cinnamon and other spices to infuse flavor. No complex seasonings are added during preparation, preserving the original aroma and crisp texture of the peanuts.
Seaweed and Egg SoupSeaweed egg soup is a home-style soup made primarily from seaweed and eggs. The preparation is simple: cut the seaweed into small pieces and set aside the beaten eggs. Boil water in a pot, add the seaweed, and once it boils, pour in the egg mixture while stirring quickly. Season with salt and monosodium glutamate (MSG), then sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
Sweet Rice Wine BallsGlutinous rice balls cooked in fermented rice wine, a traditional sweet dish. Made by shaping glutinous rice flour into small balls, boiling until they float, then adding rice wine and sugar, sometimes with goji berries or red dates.
Sliced Potatoes with Green PepperSpicy green pepper and potato shreds is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes and green peppers. After peeling the potatoes, slice them into thin strips and soak in cold water to remove excess starch. Wash and slice the green peppers as well. Heat oil in a pan, quickly stir-fry the potato strips until just cooked through, then add the green pepper strips and continue stir-frying. Finally, season with salt and a small amount of vinegar, stir well, and serve.
Cilantro Tofu SoupCilantro tofu soup is a soup made primarily from soft tofu and cilantro. Cut the tofu into small cubes, boil in water, then add the tofu cubes, season with an appropriate amount of salt and pepper, and finally sprinkle with chopped cilantro before stirring well. It's simple to prepare and has a delicate texture.
Fish-Flavored EggplantFish-Flavored Eggplant is a Chinese dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is sliced into strips, then fried or pan-fried, and stir-fried with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). A fish-flavor sauce is prepared using sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cooking wine, allowing the eggplant to fully absorb the rich flavors.