Ugly Duckling (Wuxi Xishan District)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 88, Houzhai Middle 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 No. 88, Houzhai Middle Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Orchid Tofu, Hot Dog, Duck Head.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 88, Houzhai Middle Road
- Popular dishes: Orchid Tofu, Hot Dog, Duck Head, Duck Heart, Duck Frame
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Dishes
Orchid TofuOrchid tofu is a dish made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with carrots, green peas, and mushrooms. The tofu is sliced into orchid shapes and arranged with blanched vegetables, then steamed or lightly stir-fried to preserve the natural flavors.
Hot DogA hot dog is a fast food item primarily composed of a bun, sausage, and seasonings. The preparation involves placing the sausage inside a split bun, and additional toppings such as sauces and vegetables can be added according to personal taste.
Duck HeadThis duck head dish uses fresh duck heads marinated with a variety of spices to infuse rich flavor. After careful stewing, the duck head meat becomes tender and aromatic. Finally, a适量 of seasoning is sprinkled on top to enhance the layers of taste.
Duck HeartDuck heart is made from duck hearts, cleaned and blanched before stir-frying, stewing, or grilling. Common methods include stir-frying with chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, or slow-cooking with fermented bean paste and soy sauce for enhanced flavor.
Duck FrameDuck frame is a dish made by cooking duck bones, typically simmered with scallions, ginger, and star anise to extract collagen and flavor into the broth.
Duck FeetDuck feet, made from duck legs, are cleaned, blanched to remove odor, then stewed, braised, or simmered in sauce until tender and flavorful. Commonly cooked with soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and ginger over low heat.
Duck WingsDuck wings are a dish primarily made with duck wings, typically prepared through marinating, roasting, or stewing. They have a golden appearance, tender meat, and are rich in protein, making them a delicious home-cooked meal or suitable for entertaining guests.
Duck IntestinesDuck intestine, made primarily from fresh duck intestines, is carefully cleaned and processed to maintain its tender texture. It can typically be paired with various seasonings and cooking methods such as stir-frying, boiling, or grilling, creating a variety of delicious dishes. Its unique texture and rich nutrition make duck intestine one of the ingredients beloved by many diners.
Duck gizzardThis duck gizzard dish uses fresh duck gizzards as the main ingredient, which are carefully processed and marinated with appropriate seasonings. During cooking, you can choose methods such as stir-frying, grilling, or boiling to ensure the gizzards absorb flavor while maintaining a tender texture.
Spicy Chicken FeetSpicy chicken feet is a dish made primarily from chicken feet, seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices. The chicken feet are marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy, before being stir-fried with spicy and numbing seasonings to fully absorb the rich麻辣 flavor.