Lao Hu’s Home-Style Cuisine (Xisi Branch)
家常菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 2 Bingmasi Hutong
Dishes
Crispy Fried Yellow CroakerDry-fried small yellow croakers is a dish primarily made with small yellow croakers. The fish are scaled, gutted, and washed clean, then marinated with cooking wine and salt before being coated in flour or starch. Heat oil in a wok, add the fish one by one, and fry until golden and crispy. Remove and drain off excess oil.
Spicy Pot-Steamed ChickenDry pot shredded chicken is a dish made with chicken thigh meat, shredded after boiling and stir-fried in a dry pot with onions, green peppers, red peppers, and seasonings like doubanjiang, garlic, ginger, and chili.
Candied Sweet PotatoSweet potato in syrup is a traditional dessert made primarily with sweet potatoes. The preparation involves cutting the sweet potatoes into pieces, frying them until golden brown, and then making a sugar syrup. Finally, the fried sweet potato pieces are coated with the syrup and pulled to create delicate threads of sugar.
Sichuan Boiled BeefSichuan-style boiled beef is a dish made primarily with beef, paired with vegetables such as bean sprouts and cabbage, prepared by high-heat stir-frying followed by boiling. Thinly sliced beef is first stir-fried at high heat to lock in its juices, then simmered with broth and vegetables until tender, preserving the beef's fresh and tender texture.
Xiang-Style Small River ShrimpXiang-style small river shrimp stir-fried with fresh shrimp, chili, garlic, and ginger. Clean shrimp, sauté aromatics, add shrimp, then season and reduce sauce.
Stir-fried Liver SlicesStir-fried liver slices is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork liver, typically served with vegetables such as green peppers and onions. The pork liver is sliced and marinated with rice wine and starch, then quickly stir-fried together with the vegetables. Finally, a seasoned sauce is added and thickened to create a tender texture and rich flavor.
Beef Rice BowlBeef rice bowl features rice topped with tender stewed beef, often cooked with onions and carrots. Seasoned and served over hot rice. Beef is marinated in soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar, then slowly simmered until flavorful.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Beef tendonMeat筋 is a traditional dish primarily made from pork tendons, carefully sliced to preserve the meat's fibers and tendon patterns. During cooking, it is first marinated with seasonings to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried or grilled over high heat until the surface is slightly charred while the inside remains tender and juicy, delivering a unique texture.
Crispy Fried ShrimpSoft-fried shrimp is a dish made primarily with shrimp, prepared through steps such as marinating, coating in batter, and frying. The shrimp is specially treated to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a golden color and delicious flavor.
Sauce-Braised Chicken Rice BowlSauce-braised diced chicken over rice is made with diced chicken and a specially prepared sauce, stir-fried quickly. The chicken pieces are tender and juicy, while the sauce is rich and flavorful. When mixed with steaming hot rice, it creates an appealing color and aroma.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.
Pan-fried Pork TenderloinGuotah Lijie is a Chinese dish made from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced, coated with egg and starch, then pan-fried in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, followed by simmering in a seasoned sauce. It's crispy outside and tender inside, with a golden color.
Chicken WingsChicken wings are made from the wing meat of chickens, seasoned or marinated and then grilled, fried, or boiled. The skin is golden and crispy, while the inside is tender and juicy, often served as a main dish or snack.