Uncle Lao's Fresh Fish (Chunshen Road Store)
鱼鲜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 345 Chunshen Road
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. 345 Chunshen Road. It is a 鱼鲜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold-Mixed Malan Head, Knife Fish, Chopped Chili River Pufferfish.
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: 鱼鲜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 345 Chunshen Road
- Popular dishes: Cold-Mixed Malan Head, Knife Fish, Chopped Chili River Pufferfish, Salted Pork, Soup Dumplings
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Dishes
Cold-Mixed Malan HeadA refreshing dish made by mixing fresh Malan head with garlic, sesame oil, salt, and sugar for a light and crisp taste.
Knife FishA seasonal seafood delicacy, knife fish is typically steamed or braised to preserve its tender texture and fresh flavor.
Chopped Chili River PufferfishFresh river pufferfish steamed with chopped chili, garlic, and ginger for a spicy and tender dish.
Salted PorkSalted pork is cured with salt and dried or smoked, resulting in a savory, firm texture. It's commonly used in Chinese dishes like braised pork or stir-fries.
Soup DumplingsSoup dumplings are made by wrapping a filling primarily composed of pork and vegetables in thin dough wrappers, then boiling them until they float and serving in clear soup or broth. To prepare, mix the filling evenly, wrap it in dumpling skins, and cook in boiling water until they rise to the surface.
Stir-Fried Shrimp in OilA Chinese dish made by quickly stir-frying fresh shrimp in hot oil, resulting in tender, flavorful shrimp with a glossy red appearance.
Steamed Time FishA dish made by steaming fresh time fish with ginger and scallions, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Fried Small FishFried small fish is a deep-fried dish primarily made with small fish. Fresh small fish are typically cleaned, marinated briefly with salt and cooking wine, then lightly coated in starch or flour before being fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. The finished dish has a fragrant, crunchy exterior and tender, fresh interior.
Water SnailSnail is a dish primarily made from snail animals, typically using freshwater snails. After cleaning, the internal organs are removed and the snails are blanched in hot water to remove any fishy odor. During cooking, they can be stir-fried with spices such as chili, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), or stewed together with meat and vegetables to absorb flavor.
Medicinal CeleryA dish made by stir-frying medicinal celery with garlic and ginger, known for its refreshing taste and health benefits.
Sour Soup Beef TripeA Sichuan dish featuring beef tripe simmered in a tangy, spicy broth with fermented vegetables and chili.
WontonDumplings are a traditional Chinese noodle dish, made by wrapping flavorful meat filling in thin dough wrappers, usually shaped like ingots. To prepare, the seasoned meat filling is placed into rolled-out dough sheets, sealed tightly at the edges, and then boiled in hot water until cooked through. They can be enjoyed with soup broth and seasonings, offering a rich taste and nutritious flavor.
EelEel dishes are made with fresh eel as the main ingredient, carefully processed and cooked or grilled with specially prepared seasonings. The meat is tender, delicate in texture, and highly nutritious.