Chen Lao Wu Spicy Hot Pot (Shenxin Road Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.4
No. 205 Shenpu Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuxi, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 205 Shenpu Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Frozen Tofu, Soft Tofu, Wood Ear Mushroom.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.4
- Address: No. 205 Shenpu Road
- Popular dishes: Frozen Tofu, Soft Tofu, Wood Ear Mushroom, Youtiao, Oil-fried gluten noodles
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Dishes
Frozen TofuFrozen tofu is made by freezing fresh tofu, which develops a honeycomb-like structure inside with many pores and good elasticity. It can be cooked with various ingredients, offering a rich and diverse texture.
Soft TofuSoft tofu dish made by blanching tofu cubes or slices in water, then simmering in broth or water with ingredients like shrimp, minced meat, and mushrooms. Seasoned and cooked until flavorful, with careful attention to heat control for a delicate texture.
Wood Ear MushroomWood ear mushrooms, also known as black fungus, are a common edible mushroom. To prepare them, dried wood ear mushrooms are typically soaked in water until they soften, then they can be served cold or stir-fried. When served cold, they are often mixed with vinegar, garlic, and other seasonings for a refreshing and appetizing dish. When stir-fried, they pair well with various vegetables or meats, offering a smooth, tender texture and rich nutritional value.
YoutiaoYoutiao is a long, cylindrical fried dough food made primarily from flour. After fermentation, it is quickly cooked in hot oil, causing it to expand rapidly. It has a golden color and a crispy texture.
Oil-fried gluten noodlesOil-fried gluten balls are made from wheat dough that is fermented and then deep-fried, forming hollow spherical shapes with a crispy outer shell and a porous interior. To prepare them, the dough is shaped into small balls and fried in hot oil until they expand, turn golden brown, and are then drained of excess oil. They are commonly used in stir-fries or stews, absorbing the broth to create a rich and flavorful texture.
Corn SausageCorn sausage is made primarily from fresh pork and sweet corn kernels. After fine processing, the pork is minced and mixed evenly with seasonings and corn kernels, then stuffed into sausage casings. It is then matured and baked to create a product with an appealing appearance and rich texture, containing plump corn kernels inside.
Rice NoodlesRice noodles are a type of thin, elongated staple food made from rice. They are typically blanched with hot water and served with various broths and toppings. Main ingredients include rice noodles, meats (such as pork or chicken), vegetables (like bean sprouts or greens), and seasonings. The preparation involves first cooking the rice noodles, then adding a pre-made broth, and finally customizing with additional toppings and condiments according to personal preference.
Chinese pea shootsBean sprouts is a vegetable dish primarily made with tender bean sprouts, typically blanched or stir-fried to retain their crisp texture. Add garlic or ginger for aroma, and optionally combine with other vegetables or meat.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.