Wu Laoyao Hot Pot (Haiwan Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.6
2nd Floor, Jiayuan Dream Plaza, Jinhai Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 2nd Floor, Jiayuan Dream Plaza, Jinhai Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Wu's Beef Tripe, Wu Family Crisp Tripe, Wu Family Shrimp Balls.
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: Shanghai
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: 2nd Floor, Jiayuan Dream Plaza, Jinhai Road
- Popular dishes: Wu's Beef Tripe, Wu Family Crisp Tripe, Wu Family Shrimp Balls, Wu Family Crispy Pork, Crispy Pork Strips
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Dishes
Wu's Beef TripeA Sichuan-style dish made with beef tripe, stir-fried with chili and Sichuan pepper for a spicy and numbing flavor.
Wu Family Crisp TripeFresh beef tripe from Wu Family is quickly blanched to retain its crisp texture, served with a spicy garlic oil dipping sauce for a bold, numbing flavor.
Wu Family Shrimp BallsA dish made from fresh shrimp meat, hand-pounded into a smooth paste and shaped into tender balls, typically served in a light broth or stir-fried with vegetables.
Wu Family Crispy PorkA traditional Chinese dish made by marinating pork belly, coating it in starch batter, and deep-frying until crispy and tender.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Yaoge Fresh Duck IntestinesA Sichuan-style dish made with fresh duck intestines, marinated and quickly blanched for a crisp, spicy flavor.
Chengdu Glutinous Rice CakeChengdu glutinous rice cake is made by steaming and pounding glutinous rice, then served crispy on the outside and soft inside, often with brown sugar or chili powder.
Striped Wagyu BeefStriped beef is a dish made primarily with high-quality beef slices, accompanied by a variety of vegetables. The beef slices are carefully selected, featuring clear marbling and a balanced mix of fat and lean meat. Vegetables are flexibly paired according to seasonal and regional characteristics, creating a colorful presentation. The preparation method is simple: first quickly stir-fry the vegetables until just cooked, then place the beef slices on top and quickly pan-sear to preserve the tenderness and juiciness of the meat.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Pineapple TurnoverPineapple spring roll is a pastry featuring fresh pineapple as the main ingredient. Pineapple cubes are mixed with sugar and a little starch to make a filling, wrapped in dough, then pan-fried or baked. The outer layer is crispy while the inner filling is sweet and tangy with rich texture.
Banana CrepeBanana crepe is a pan-fried dish made primarily from bananas and dough. Sliced bananas are mixed with flour, eggs, and milk to form a batter, then poured into a pan to create a thin pancake. After frying until golden on both sides, it's rolled or folded around banana slices for a crispy exterior and soft interior.
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. First, the beef is sliced and marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, while fully absorbing the flavors of the spicy seasoning.