Old Chef (Dalian Road Branch)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.2
No. 543, Dianan Road, Jinmeilin Garden
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. 543, Dianan Road, Jinmeilin Garden. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Preserved Vegetable and Pig Tail 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: Wuxi
- Category: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.2
- Address: No. 543, Dianan Road, Jinmeilin Garden
- Popular dishes: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Preserved Vegetable and Pig Tail Stew, Stir-fried Eel with Onion, Braised Mixed Fish
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Dishes
Chopped Chili Fish HeadSteamed fish head with chopped chili is a dish made by steaming a fish head with chopped chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. To prepare, clean the fish head, layer it with chopped chili and other seasonings, then steam until fully cooked.
Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-FryDì Sān Xiān is a classic Chinese dish made primarily with eggplant, potato, and green pepper. The ingredients are first cut into pieces, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings to allow the flavors to fully penetrate, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Preserved Vegetable and Pig Tail StewA Chinese dish made with pig tail and preserved vegetables, slow-cooked to tender perfection with rich savory flavor.
Stir-fried Eel with OnionA dish of stir-fried eel slices with onions, known for its tender texture and sweet-savory flavor.
Braised Mixed FishBraised mixed fish is a Chinese dish featuring various types of fresh fish. After cleaning, the fish are pan-fried until lightly golden, then simmered with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until tender and flavorful with a thick sauce.
Braised Chicken Feet with Tiger SkinHǔpí Jīzhǎo is made primarily from chicken feet. The chicken feet are deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy and bubbled, then marinated with seasonings to absorb flavor. Finally, they are steamed to allow the taste to penetrate into the inner parts, creating a texture resembling tiger skin.
Sour Cabbage Pork StomachA Chinese dish made with pork stomach and fermented cabbage, simmered to create a tangy and flavorful meal.
Braised Lotus Seed with ShrimpChicken head rice stir-fried with shrimp is a dish primarily made with chicken head rice and fresh shrimp. The preparation involves first cleaning the shrimp and marinating them with cooking wine, salt, and other seasonings. Next, the chicken head rice is cooked and set aside. Then, heat oil in a wok, sauté葱姜蒜 (scallions, ginger, and garlic) until fragrant, add the shrimp and stir-fry until they change color. Finally, add the chicken head rice, season with salt and other seasonings, and quickly stir-fry until well combined.