Local People's Home Cooking (Mao'an Branch)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.6
No. 218-1-38, Qianmaowan Village, Maowan Village (southwest corner of the intersection 50 meters south of Zhuomuniao Decoration)
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 No. 218-1-38, Qianmaowan Village, Maowan Village (southwest corner of the intersection 50 meters south of Zhuomuniao Decoration). It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Kung Pao Chicken, Braised Young Rooster, Su Bei Mixed Dish.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 218-1-38, Qianmaowan Village, Maowan Village (southwest corner of the intersection 50 meters south of Zhuomuniao Decoration)
- Popular dishes: Kung Pao Chicken, Braised Young Rooster, Su Bei Mixed Dish, Lotus Pond Frog, Sour Cabbage Fish
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Dishes
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Braised Young RoosterA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking young rooster with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Su Bei Mixed DishA hearty dish from northern Jiangsu made by stewing a variety of ingredients such as pork, tofu, vermicelli, and greens in broth for rich flavor.
Lotus Pond FrogA Chinese dish featuring frog meat stir-fried with lotus root, snow peas, and carrots, known for its fresh taste and crisp texture.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
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.
Spinach Tofu SoupGreen vegetable tofu soup is made from soft tofu and fresh greens. Cut tofu into cubes, add washed vegetables, boil in water, season, and cook until vegetables soften. Simple preparation highlights the natural flavors of ingredients.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.
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.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.