Yuan Gen Crab Village
鱼鲜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 42 Nanzhuang, Qingshui Village
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 42 Nanzhuang, Qingshui Village. It is a 鱼鲜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: 河蚌豆腐, Clear Water Shrimp, Herbal Chicken Soup.
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: Suzhou
- Category: 鱼鲜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 42 Nanzhuang, Qingshui Village
- Popular dishes: 河蚌豆腐, Clear Water Shrimp, Herbal Chicken Soup, Water Chestnut and Lotus Root Stir-Fry, Clam and Tofu Stir-fry
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Dishes
河蚌豆腐河蚌豆腐是一道以河蚌和豆腐为主要食材的菜肴。河蚌洗净后取肉,与嫩豆腐一同入锅,加入适量清水或高汤,用小火慢炖至入味。制作过程中通常会加入姜片、葱段等调味料,使味道更加鲜美。
Clear Water ShrimpA dish made by boiling fresh shrimp in clear water to preserve their natural flavor and tenderness, often seasoned with ginger and scallions.
Herbal Chicken SoupA nourishing soup made by simmering chicken with medicinal herbs such as ginseng, astragalus, and goji berries for a rich, healthy flavor.
Water Chestnut and Lotus Root Stir-FryA Chinese home-style dish made with water chestnuts and lotus root slices, stir-fried for a crisp and fresh taste.
Clam and Tofu Stir-fryA Chinese dish featuring fresh clams and soft tofu, stir-fried to preserve the natural flavors of both ingredients, resulting in a delicate and savory taste.
ScrewSnails are a dish primarily made with snail ingredients, usually field or sea snails, cleaned and processed by boiling or blanching in water. They can be stir-fried with葱姜蒜 and chili, or simmered with豆瓣酱 and soy sauce to enhance flavor.
Yangcheng Lake CrabYangcheng Lake hairy crab, using high-quality hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake as the main ingredient. During cooking, fresh crabs are selected and steamed or boiled to preserve the original flavor of the crab meat, with rich and full crab roe and tender meat.
Malan Tofu Skin SaladA refreshing cold dish made with fresh Malan herbs and tofu skin, seasoned with garlic, sesame oil, and salt.
BreamBream is a freshwater fish commonly steamed or braised, highlighting its natural flavor. Main ingredients include fresh bream, ginger, scallions, and cooking wine.