Xi Lai Yuan Steamed Vegetable House
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 17, Daoxiang New Village, Daoxiang 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. 17, Daoxiang New Village, Daoxiang Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Dry Pot Shrimp, Hand-grabbed扇子骨.
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: 4.2
- Address: No. 17, Daoxiang New Village, Daoxiang Road
- Popular dishes: Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Dry Pot Shrimp, Hand-grabbed扇子骨, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, River Shrimp
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Dishes
Spicy Cauliflower in Hot PotDry Pot Cauliflower is a home-style dish primarily made with fresh cauliflower, pork belly, and dried chilies. The preparation typically involves stir-frying pork belly until slightly golden, then adding minced garlic and dried chilies to release aroma, followed by stir-frying the cauliflower until just cooked through. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stir-fried evenly.
Dry Pot ShrimpDry Pot Shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp and stir-fried with green peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger. After cleaning and marinating the shrimp, it's cooked with the ingredients and finished with a special dry pot sauce to infuse flavor, resulting in tender, aromatic shrimp.
Hand-grabbed扇子骨Hand-held spare ribs is a dish featuring pork spare ribs as the main ingredient, marinated and then stewed or braised until the bones are tender and the meat is soft. Typically seasoned with scallions, ginger, star anise, and soy sauce for rich flavor.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
River ShrimpFresh river shrimp are cleaned and boiled or fried in water to retain their natural flavor, or stir-fried with scallions, ginger, and garlic for a tender, chewy texture.
Steamed Old HenA traditional Chinese dish made by steaming a mature hen with ginger and scallions, resulting in tender meat and a clear, savory broth.
Steamed Yellow CroakerSteamed yellow croaker is a dish made with fresh yellow croaker, seasoned with ginger threads and scallions, and steamed gently. Clean the fish, score both sides, place in a dish, add ginger and scallions, a splash of cooking wine, then steam over water until done.
Stone Pot TofuStoneware tofu is a dish primarily made with soft tofu, accompanied by fresh mushrooms, red peppers, and garlic. The tofu is cooked at high temperature in a stoneware pot, preserving its delicate texture while absorbing the fresh aroma of the ingredients, resulting in a unique flavor. Finally, a sauce is drizzled over the dish, enhancing its delicious taste.
香煎牛排香煎牛排选用优质牛排,经过腌制后,在高温下煎制至表面金黄,内部保持嫩滑多汁。主要食材为牛肉,辅以盐、黑胡椒等调味料。
Stewed Chicken Feet with Spare RibsChicken feet and spare ribs steamed together, resulting in tender meat and chewy tendons, a popular home-style dish.
Black Pepper SteakBlack pepper steak is a Western dish made by pan-frying steak with a black pepper sauce. The steak is carefully marinated, then seared to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, before being drizzled with a specially prepared black pepper sauce, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.