Shangtian Courtyard
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.5
Wanma Road, Wanma Village
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 Wanma Road, Wanma Village. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Courtyard Fried Pork Chop, Salt-Baked Chicken, Fatty Intestine Chicken.
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: 4.5
- Address: Wanma Road, Wanma Village
- Popular dishes: Courtyard Fried Pork Chop, Salt-Baked Chicken, Fatty Intestine Chicken, Courtyard Iron Pot Chicken, Dry Pot Pork Belly with Deer Antler Mushroom
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Dishes
Courtyard Fried Pork ChopCourtyard Fried Pork Chop is a classic home-style dish. It primarily uses thick-cut pork tenderloin, which is tenderized with the back of a knife and marinated with basic seasonings such as salt, cooking wine, and white pepper. The outer layer is evenly coated with starch, egg wash, and breadcrumbs before being deep-fried in hot oil until both sides are golden brown and crispy, while the inside remains thoroughly cooked and juicy. The finished product features a crispy golden crust and tender meat, typically served with tomato sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
Salt-Baked ChickenA traditional Cantonese dish made by marinating chicken in salt and spices, then slow-roasted in clay. Tender and savory.
Fatty Intestine ChickenA Sichuan dish made with pork intestines and chicken, slow-cooked with spicy peppers and Sichuan peppercorns for a rich, aromatic flavor.
Courtyard Iron Pot ChickenCourtyard Iron Pot Chicken is a dish cooked in a traditional iron pot. Main ingredients include diced chicken, potatoes, green and red peppers, onions, and various spices. During preparation, the chicken is first stir-fried until golden brown, then vegetables and spices are added and simmered together in the iron pot, allowing the ingredients to fully absorb the broth. The iron pot ensures even heat distribution and temperature retention, resulting in tender and flavorful chicken.
Dry Pot Pork Belly with Deer Antler MushroomA spicy Sichuan dish featuring smoked pork belly and deer antler mushrooms, stir-fried with vegetables for a rich, aromatic flavor.
Beef Cubes with Rice CakeA dish combining tender beef cubes and soft rice cakes, stir-fried to perfection for a rich, savory flavor.
Wuxi Duck StewA traditional dish from Wuxi made with local duck, ham, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms, slowly simmered to create a rich, savory broth.
Braised Chicken Feet with Pickled Mustard GreensChicken feet are braised with pickled mustard greens, resulting in a savory and tender dish with rich umami flavor.
Rice Straw Braised PorkA traditional Chinese dish featuring pork belly slow-cooked with rice straw, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a subtle herbal aroma.
Mutton Soup Hot PotA dish featuring fresh mutton cooked in a clear broth with vegetables and noodles, served as a hot pot for dipping and cooking at the table.
Old Braised Pork IntestinesOld braised pork intestines is a dish made primarily from pig intestines, cleaned and simmered slowly in a seasoned broth with various spices to absorb the rich flavors, resulting in a soft yet elastic texture.
Meatballs with Braised Vegetarian ChickenMeatballs with Braised Vegetarian Chicken is a homestyle stew dish. The main ingredients are meatballs made from minced pork and vegetarian chicken (a soybean product). The meatballs are pan-fried until lightly browned, then braised with sliced vegetarian chicken, soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and water over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens and the ingredients are fully flavored.
Crispy Fried Pork StripsCrispy fried pork strips is a dish made primarily from pork, marinated and then coated with a batter before deep-frying. A proper amount of baking powder is added to the batter to make the outer layer crispy while keeping the inner meat tender and juicy.
Spicy White-Braised Pork IntestinesSpicy White-Braised Pork Intestines is a dish featuring pork large intestines as the main ingredient. The primary method involves braising cleaned pork intestines in a white brine made from water, salt, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and a small amount of spices (such as star anise and cinnamon) until tender. After removal, they are cut into sections or rings and finally drizzled with or dipped in a spicy sauce made from chili oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, etc. The finished intestines have a tender yet chewy texture, a mellow braised aroma, and the spicy sauce enhances the flavor and appetite.
Snow Cabbage Beef StripsA Chinese home-style dish of tender beef strips stir-fried with snow cabbage, offering a savory and slightly tangy flavor.
Longchi RiceLongchi rice is a Chinese dish made by stir-frying rice with chicken, shrimp, and mushrooms, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic meal.