Xiaopenglai Restaurant
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 8, Yuanzhu Road, Xuelang Subdistrict (inside Taihu Workers' Sanatorium)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuxi, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 8, Yuanzhu Road, Xuelang Subdistrict (inside Taihu Workers' Sanatorium). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Wuxi Braised Spare Ribs, Healthy Black Tofu, Spicy Chicken with Chili Sauce.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 8, Yuanzhu Road, Xuelang Subdistrict (inside Taihu Workers' Sanatorium)
- Popular dishes: Wuxi Braised Spare Ribs, Healthy Black Tofu, Spicy Chicken with Chili Sauce, Aozao Noodles, Xiaolongbao
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Dishes
Wuxi Braised Spare RibsTraditional Wuxi braised spare ribs use pork ribs marinated and slowly cooked in a sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and yellow wine, resulting in a glossy, tender dish with a sweet-savory flavor.
Healthy Black TofuHealthy Black Tofu is made from premium black beans, processed through soaking, grinding, boiling, and coagulation for a smooth texture rich in plant protein and fiber.
Spicy Chicken with Chili SauceSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily from chicken, seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other spices. The chicken is boiled until tender, then shredded and drizzled with a specially prepared spicy and numbing sauce. Finally, it is garnished with crushed peanuts and cilantro.
Aozao NoodlesAozao noodles are a traditional specialty from Kunshan, Jiangsu, made with a rich broth of pork and chicken bones, served with meat and vegetables on tender, flavorful noodles.
XiaolongbaoXiaolongbao is a small soup dumpling filled with pork, known for its thin skin and tender filling with a delicious flavor. The preparation involves making the filling by mincing pork and seasoning it, then preparing dough, rolling out wrappers, stuffing them with the filling, and finally steaming them.
清蒸白条清蒸白条是一道以鲜活白条鱼为主要食材的菜品,将鱼清洗干净后腌制片刻,放入蒸锅中隔水蒸熟,保持鱼肉的原汁原味。
Boiled White Shrimp in BrineSaltwater white shrimp is a simple seafood dish. Fresh white shrimp are boiled in salt water, preserving their natural flavor and resulting in a tender, delicate texture.
Bamboo Mushroom BurgerA dish made with bamboo fungus and assorted mushrooms, simmered in vegetable broth for a rich, savory flavor.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
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.
Black Pepper Beef RibsBlack pepper beef short ribs is a dish featuring beef short ribs as the main ingredient, marinated and then pan-fried or stir-fried with black pepper, onion, and garlic for a tender, juicy flavor with rich black pepper aroma.