Jinhaihua · Mantingfang (Ximen Street Store)
Cantonese cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
Jinhai Huailijia Hotel, No. 73
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 Jinhai Huailijia Hotel, No. 73. It is a Cantonese cuisine place, and the flavors are light (fresh/sweet/clean). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Squab, Wonton Noodles, Swan Pastry.
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: Cantonese cuisine
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Jinhai Huailijia Hotel, No. 73
- Popular dishes: Braised Squab, Wonton Noodles, Swan Pastry, Rice and Sea Cucumber Porridge, Pull-apart Fried Dough Stick
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Dishes
Braised SquabSquab is made from young pigeons that have not yet fully grown. After slaughter, plucking, and cleaning, the meat is prepared through marinating, roasting, or stewing. The main ingredient is squab, often enhanced with seasonings such as ginger, scallions, and cooking wine.
Wonton NoodlesWonton noodles feature handmade wontons and boiled noodles. Wontons are filled with pork and shrimp, wrapped in thin dough, then served in a broth made from pork or chicken bones, garnished with green onions and coriander.
Swan PastrySwan pastry is a dessert made from flour, shaped like a swan, filled with red bean paste, lotus seed paste, or fruit jam, and deep-fried. It's often dusted with powdered sugar or glazed for extra flavor.
Rice and Sea Cucumber PorridgeRice and sea cucumber porridge made with millet and sea cucumbers, cooked until soft and thick, allowing the sea cucumber's freshness to blend into the porridge.
Pull-apart Fried Dough StickA traditional Chinese snack made by deep-frying a fermented dough that forms delicate strands when pulled apart.
Signature Nostalgic Tofu PuddingA silky tofu pudding made from premium soybeans, served with a secret sauce and garnished with green onions and cilantro—deliciously nostalgic.
Spring Wind Delight Rice Noodle RollsA classic Cantonese dish made with thin rice noodle sheets filled with shrimp, beef, or barbecued pork, served with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Pu'er TeaPu'er tea is a dark tea made from sun-dried raw tea leaves of the Yunnan large-leaf variety, processed through a渥堆 fermentation technique. The production process includes杀青 (kill-green),揉捻 (rolling),晒干 (sun-drying),渥堆 fermentation (wet-pile fermentation), and drying. Under specific temperature and humidity conditions, the tea naturally ferments, developing its unique flavor and color.
Sea Emperor Shrimp DumplingsA delicately crafted dumpling filled with fresh shrimp, crab meat, and pork, steamed to perfection for a tender and flavorful bite.
Hong Kong Pineapple BunHong Kong-style pineapple bun is a popular pastry with a crispy crust and soft interior. Made from high-gluten flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and yeast. After fermentation, the dough is flattened, filled with powdered sugar and butter, shaped into rounds, brushed with egg wash, sprinkled with sugar crystals, then baked until golden.
Lotus-shaped Durian PastryA crispy pastry shaped like a horn, filled with rich and creamy durian pulp, offering a sweet and indulgent treat.
Shrimp Dumplings with SoupSteamed dumplings filled with shrimp and pork, featuring a juicy broth inside that bursts with every bite.
Braised Chicken Feet in SauceSauce Emperor Steamed Chicken Feet is made primarily from chicken feet, which are carefully marinated and then steamed with a specially crafted sauce. The chicken feet are tender and soft, while the sauce is rich and flavorful, offering a complex and satisfying taste.
Steamed Pork Ribs with Garlic and GingerPork ribs marinated and steamed with garlic, using golden garlic (fried) and silver garlic (raw), mixed together on the ribs. The dish is fragrant with garlic and the ribs are tender and flavorful.
Chicken's Head Rice Stewed with Peach GlandChicken's head rice stewed with peach gland is a Chinese soup made mainly with chicken's head rice and peach gland, cooked slowly. It has a soft and chewy texture and a mild taste, with nourishing effects.