Uncle Da's Earth Pot Chicken (University Town Branch)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.0
滆湖中路17号
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 滆湖中路17号. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Thousand-Knife Pork, Stove Pot Chicken, Sweet Potato Caramelized.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: 滆湖中路17号
- Popular dishes: Thousand-Knife Pork, Stove Pot Chicken, Sweet Potato Caramelized, Xuzhou Earth Pot Chicken, Xuzhou Big Banquet Stir-fry
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Dishes
Thousand-Knife PorkA traditional Chinese dish made by slicing pork belly with numerous cuts, then braising or steaming until tender. The intricate cuts allow deep flavor absorption.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Sweet Potato CaramelizedA traditional Chinese dessert made by deep-frying sweet potatoes and coating them in hot sugar syrup to create a glossy, stringy texture when pulled.
Xuzhou Earth Pot ChickenXuzhou earth pot chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, cooked with potatoes, green peppers, and other ingredients. The chicken is first stewed until flavorful, then vegetables are added to simmer together, finally heated in an iron pot until the sauce thickens, creating a unique crispy bottom layer.
Xuzhou Big Banquet Stir-fryA classic Chinese home-style dish from Xuzhou, featuring pork, green peppers, and carrots stir-fried quickly to retain freshness and vibrant flavor.
Xuzhou Garlic Stir-fried FishA dish featuring fresh fish stir-fried with abundant garlic, known for its tender texture and rich garlic aroma.
Crispy Pork KnuckleCrispy pork knuckles are made by blanching, marinating, then frying or roasting to achieve a crispy skin and tender meat. Seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger are used during marination for flavor, followed by high-heat cooking to create a fragrant crust and juicy interior.
Garlic Pork KnuckleA dish featuring pork knuckle as the main ingredient, boiled until tender, sliced, and mixed with abundant garlic paste, then seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. The preparation emphasizes softness of the knuckle and rich aroma of the garlic.
Spicy Sour Fish in Golden SoupGolden sour cabbage fish features tender fish meat and tangy pickled mustard greens, served in a rich golden broth. The fish is sliced thinly, the pickled mustard greens chopped, and both are simmered with spices and seasonings until the broth becomes deeply flavorful and the fish is perfectly cooked, showcasing an enticing golden hue.