Wala Da (Yuwang Ma Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.2
1st Floor, Yuwan Wharf Shopping Mall, Lushan South Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 1st Floor, Yuwan Wharf Shopping Mall, Lushan South Road. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sichuan-Hunan Crispy Pork Strips, Sichuan-style Crispy Pork Strips, Spicy Cucumber Salad.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Changsha
- Category: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: 1st Floor, Yuwan Wharf Shopping Mall, Lushan South Road
- Popular dishes: Sichuan-Hunan Crispy Pork Strips, Sichuan-style Crispy Pork Strips, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Signature Perilla Flavor, Signature Perilla Frog with Beef
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Dishes
Sichuan-Hunan Crispy Pork StripsChuan-Xiang crispy pork strips is a dish made from pork tenderloin, sliced into strips and coated with starch and egg mixture, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. During preparation, a small amount of scallion-ginger water and seasonings are typically used to marinate the meat, enhancing its flavor.
Sichuan-style Crispy Pork StripsSichuan-style crispy pork strips made from pork tenderloin, marinated, coated in starch batter, and deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Crispy outside, tender inside.
Spicy Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a home-style cold dish primarily made with cucumbers. The preparation is simple: wash the cucumbers, crush them by hand, then mix with minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and seasonings.
Signature Perilla FlavorSignature perilla flavor uses fresh perilla leaves as the main seasoning, paired with pork or fish, prepared by marinating, stir-frying, or steaming. Perilla imparts a unique aroma, and ingredients absorb its herbal essence during cooking.
Signature Perilla Frog with BeefSignature Purple Perilla Frog Legs features fresh frog legs as the main ingredient, paired with purple perilla leaves, garlic slices, and ginger slices, prepared by stir-frying or braising. The frog meat is tender, while the purple perilla leaves impart a unique aroma, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.
Spicy Chili and Century Egg MixLèi Cháoliáo Pídàn is a dish primarily made with green chili peppers and preserved eggs. The preparation involves roasting the green chilies until their surfaces are slightly charred, peeling them, then placing them together with chopped preserved eggs into a mortar. Seasonings are added, and the mixture is crushed with a pestle until the ingredients are evenly blended.
Coconut Ice JellyCoconut ice jelly is a cold drink made primarily from ice jelly, mixed with coconut milk or juice. After soaking and filtering the ice jelly, it's blended with coconut milk, sugar syrup, and ice cubes, then topped with mango, tapioca pearls, or red beans. It offers a refreshing, smooth texture with a rich coconut aroma.
Grilled Chicken WingsRoast chicken wings is a dish primarily made with chicken wings. The preparation typically involves marinating the wings and then slow-roasting them on a grill at an appropriate temperature until golden and crispy on the outside, with a fragrant crust and tender, juicy meat inside.
Braised Cauliflower in Clay PotA classic Chinese dish featuring cauliflower simmered in a clay pot with ham and carrots, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Bullfrog and Shrimp with PerillaA fusion dish featuring fresh bullfrog and shrimp stir-fried with perilla leaves, offering a fragrant and spicy flavor.
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 Beef SkewersPineapple beef skewers are made with fresh pineapple and tender beef. The beef is cut into cubes and alternated with pineapple chunks on bamboo skewers. After proper marinating, they are slowly grilled over charcoal until the beef is cooked through, allowing the sweet and sour flavor of the pineapple to blend harmoniously with the savory aroma of the beef, creating a unique taste experience.
Extra Satisfying Crispy Roast Chicken (Half)Half a crispy roast chicken, with a crunchy exterior and tender, juicy meat. It is marinated with special spices and roasted at high temperature.
Chongqing Cold NoodlesChongqing cold noodles are made with alkaline noodles, boiled and rinsed in cold water for a smooth, elastic texture. Tossed with sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, green onions, and crushed peanuts, often served with shredded cucumber and carrot for a rich, refreshing cold dish.
Spicy Frog Hot PotSpicy frog leg pot is primarily made with frog legs, paired with vegetables such as bean sprouts, lettuce, and wood ear mushrooms. It is stir-fried with seasonings like doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns, then simmered in a specially prepared broth to infuse the frog meat with flavor.