Lao Wei Jia (Xingshan Temple Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 31, Xingshan Temple East Street

Dishes
Twice-Cooked PorkStir-fried pork is a traditional dish made primarily with pork. The pork is first boiled and sliced, then stir-fried with ingredients such as garlic chives and doubanjiang until the edges of the meat slices curl slightly and turn an appealing reddish-brown.
Spicy Potatoes in Dry PotDry Pot Potato is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes, supplemented by ingredients such as pork belly and chili peppers. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes, frying sliced pork belly to render its fat, then adding chili peppers and garlic to stir-fry until fragrant. Finally, the potato slices are stir-fried until cooked through, and chopped green onions are sprinkled on top before serving for added aroma.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Dumpling SoupGedou soup is a home-style soup dish, primarily made with flour, vegetables, and water or broth. By mixing flour and water into small granules, then boiling them together with vegetables, and finally adding seasonings, the dish is complete.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Braised Pork MeatballsBraised pork meatballs, also known as 'Lion's Head,' is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork. The preparation involves mincing the pork, mixing it with seasonings, shaping it into large meatballs, and then braising them slowly in a rich sauce until the sauce thickens and the meatballs become tender and flavorful.
Fragrant Spare RibsFragrant spare ribs are made with pork ribs marinated in aromatic spices and slowly stewed until tender, delivering a rich, savory flavor.
Cucumber ChickenHulu Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with a whole chicken and a gourd. The chicken is marinated and then stuffed into the gourd, deep-fried until golden and crispy, and then steamed to finish. The result is a dish with a crispy, fragrant exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside.
Garlic-Flavored Sea BassClean the sea bass, make diagonal cuts, marinate with wine and ginger to remove fishy smell. Sauté garlic, mix with soy sauce, sugar, vinegar; pour over fish, steam, garnish with scallions and cilantro.
Chicken Broth NoodlesA savory dish of noodles tossed in a rich chicken broth, topped with minced chicken and green onions.