Lao Zao Family Home-style Stove (Xuzhou Earth Pot Chicken)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.6
No. 615 Shaoqing West Road, Qian Deng Town
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, 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. 615 Shaoqing West Road, Qian Deng Town. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Spicy Pot-Braised Cabbage, Spicy Pot-Braised Tofu.
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: Suzhou
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 615 Shaoqing West Road, Qian Deng Town
- Popular dishes: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Spicy Pot-Braised Cabbage, Spicy Pot-Braised Tofu, Spicy Beef Offal Stir-Fry, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot
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Dishes
Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy SauceBeijing-style shredded pork in sweet soy sauce is a traditional Beijing dish made primarily from pork tenderloin, seasoned with sweet bean sauce, scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. The pork is sliced into thin strips, marinated, then stir-fried with the seasonings to create a dish with a glossy red color and rich, aromatic sauce.
Spicy Pot-Braised CabbageDry-braised cabbage is a Chinese dish featuring cabbage as the main ingredient, typically cooked with pork belly, garlic, ginger, and chili. The cabbage is cut into pieces, pork belly sliced, then stir-fried until the pork releases oil. Garlic, ginger, and chili are added for aroma, followed by cabbage until just cooked through, then seasoned.
Spicy Pot-Braised TofuDry Pot Tofu is a dish primarily made with thousand-layer tofu, paired with vegetables such as green peppers, red peppers, and onions, and seasoned with garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). The thousand-layer tofu is fried or pan-fried to absorb flavors, then heated together with the accompaniments in a dry pot, enhancing the aroma of the ingredients.
Spicy Beef Offal Stir-FryDry Pot Beef Offal is a dish featuring beef offal such as tripe, intestines, and lungs, stir-fried with green peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger, then simmered with seasonings. It has a bright red color, rich aroma, and complex flavors.
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Spicy Pork Intestines Stir-fryDry Pot Pig Intestines is a dish primarily made with pig intestines, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. First, the intestines are thoroughly cleaned and cut into segments, then stir-fried together with seasonings until golden and crispy. Finally, seasoning ingredients are added and stirred evenly to create a dish that is fragrant and rich in texture.
Scallion Oil OkraA dish made with fresh okra and scallion oil, featuring a crisp texture and aromatic flavor.
Sour and Spicy SoupHot and sour soup is a Chinese soup dish primarily made with ingredients such as wood ear mushrooms, tofu, eggs, and pork. The preparation involves slicing the ingredients and using either broth or water as a base, then adding vinegar and chili to create a tangy and spicy flavor. Finally, the soup is thickened with a slurry to achieve a rich, viscous consistency.