Xia Lai Lai Private Kitchen (Fitness Main Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.5
健身北路汇金置业2-19
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 健身北路汇金置业2-19. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Rural Radish Dried Vegetable Fried Rice, Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Nanru Lobster.
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: Changzhou
- Category: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: 健身北路汇金置业2-19
- Popular dishes: Rural Radish Dried Vegetable Fried Rice, Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Nanru Lobster, Whole Pineapple Rice, Freshwater Snail and Chicken Claw Stew
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Dishes
Rural Radish Dried Vegetable Fried RiceA homestyle fried rice made with rice, dried radish, and greens, offering a savory and slightly spicy taste.
Spicy Twelve-Flavor CrawfishSpicy crayfish is made with fresh crayfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with a blend of spices such as star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, and chili. First, the crayfish are cleaned and blanched to remove any fishy odor, then the spices are fried in oil until fragrant, followed by stir-frying the crayfish. Finally, water is added and the dish is simmered until fully flavored.
Nanru LobsterFresh lobster stir-fried with fermented red bean curd (nanru), creating a rich, savory flavor that highlights the natural sweetness of the lobster.
Whole Pineapple RiceA creative dish featuring fragrant rice stuffed into a whole pineapple, often with shrimp, ham, and peas, steamed to perfection.
Freshwater Snail and Chicken Claw StewA dish made with freshwater snails and chicken claws, simmered in a savory broth for rich flavor and tender texture.
Signature Beef Noodle SoupOur signature beef and vermicelli soup is made with tender beef and soft vermicelli, combined with a fragrant broth and seasoned appropriately. After careful simmering, the soup has a rich flavor, the beef is juicy and tender, and the vermicelli absorbs the broth, offering a smooth and satisfying texture.
Hair Crab with Rice NoodlesA Chinese dish featuring fresh hairy crab and glutinous rice noodles, simmered in a savory sauce to absorb the rich crab flavor.
Stir-fried Live Crab with Scallion and GingerScallion and ginger stir-fried swimming crab is a dish made with fresh swimming crab as the main ingredient, stir-fried with scallion segments and ginger slices. After cleaning the crabs thoroughly and cutting them into pieces, they are stir-fried together with scallions and ginger, then seasoned appropriately to allow the crab meat to absorb the rich aroma and flavor.
Fish Roe and Fish BladderFish roe and fish bladder is a dish featuring fish roe and fish bladder as main ingredients. The fish bladder must be cleaned and blanched before stir-frying or stewing with the roe, often enhanced with scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili.
Oatmeal PumpkinA healthy dish made with pumpkin and oats, steamed and mixed with a touch of honey for a sweet, soft flavor.