Laojiu Local Cuisine
农家菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 22-3, Huaxia Middle 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. 22-3, Huaxia Middle Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Salted Pork, Bell Pepper and Tofu Skin Stir-Fry, Boiled River Shrimp in Salt Water.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 22-3, Huaxia Middle Road
- Popular dishes: Salted Pork, Bell Pepper and Tofu Skin Stir-Fry, Boiled River Shrimp in Salt Water, Salted Duck, Sauce-Infused Snail
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Dishes
Salted PorkSalted pork is cured with salt and dried or smoked, resulting in a savory, firm texture. It's commonly used in Chinese dishes like braised pork or stir-fries.
Bell Pepper and Tofu Skin Stir-FryA classic Chinese home-style dish made with fresh bell peppers and dried tofu skin, stir-fried for a savory and slightly spicy flavor.
Boiled River Shrimp in Salt WaterSalted river shrimp is a dish made with fresh river shrimp. After cleaning, the shrimp are boiled in salted water with ginger slices and green onions, then drained and served. Simple to prepare, it preserves the shrimp's natural flavor.
Salted DuckSalted duck is a traditional dish made primarily from fresh ducks, prepared by curing and boiling. The duck is marinated with salt, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and other seasonings for several hours to overnight, then boiled in water to preserve the tenderness and original flavor of the duck meat.
Sauce-Infused SnailA cold dish made with fresh snails marinated in yellow rice wine lees, offering a delicate and fragrant taste.
Goat Spine Hot Pot羊蝎子 is a dish primarily made from lamb spine bones, named for its resemblance to a scorpion. The preparation typically involves blanching the lamb bones to remove any odor, then adding various spices and seasonings such as green onions, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and soy sauce, followed by slow stewing until the meat becomes tender and the marrow becomes richly fragrant.
Spinach Tofu SoupGreen vegetable tofu soup is made from soft tofu and fresh greens. Cut tofu into cubes, add washed vegetables, boil in water, season, and cook until vegetables soften. Simple preparation highlights the natural flavors of ingredients.
Cilantro and Pork Kidney MedleyPork kidney slices are quickly blanched, sliced, and mixed with fresh cilantro. The dish features a crisp texture and rich aroma, highlighting the fresh fusion of cilantro and kidney.
Fish BladderFish swim bladder is cleaned, blanched or fried, then stir-fried with seasonings. Main ingredient is fish bladder, often flavored with scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili.
Fresh Bamboo Shoot and Shepherd's Purse Meatball SoupMade with fresh bamboo shoots and shepherd's purse, combined with minced pork to form meatballs, then slowly simmered into a clear soup. The broth is light and refreshing, with a delicate aroma of bamboo shoots and the unique flavor of shepherd's purse.