Old Dad Jiangsu-Zhejiang Home Cooking (Fangyuan Li Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.4
1st Floor, No. 880, Huayuan Road (next to Orange Crystal Hotel)
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 1st Floor, No. 880, Huayuan Road (next to Orange Crystal Hotel). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Organic Reservoir Bighead Carp, Fried Pork Crumbs Stir-fried with High Mountain Baby Bok Choy.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: 1st Floor, No. 880, Huayuan Road (next to Orange Crystal Hotel)
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Organic Reservoir Bighead Carp, Fried Pork Crumbs Stir-fried with High Mountain Baby Bok Choy, Beef Noodle Stew, Bamboo Forest Free-Range Chicken Stew
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Dishes
Homestyle Stir-Fried PorkFarmhouse stir-fried pork is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with pork belly and green peppers. To prepare, slice the pork belly thinly and cut the green peppers into strips after removing the seeds. Next, heat a wok with oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add the pork belly slices and stir-fry until lightly golden. Add the green pepper strips and quickly stir-fry. Finally, season with适量 salt, light soy sauce, and a small amount of sugar, stir well, and serve.
Organic Reservoir Bighead CarpOrganic reservoir bighead carp, steamed or braised, with tender flesh and rich broth, preserving natural flavors.
Fried Pork Crumbs Stir-fried with High Mountain Baby Bok ChoyA classic home-style dish featuring crispy pork cracklings and tender highland baby bok choy, stir-fried to perfection for a savory, satisfying meal.
Beef Noodle StewA hearty dish made with beef and rice noodles, slow-cooked in a savory broth with aromatic spices.
Bamboo Forest Free-Range Chicken StewA hearty stew made with free-range chicken and bamboo shoots, slowly simmered to perfection for a rich, savory flavor.
Braised Beef with TaroA Chinese dish featuring beef and taro slowly braised together until tender, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Quzhou Charcoal-Baked FlatbreadA traditional flatbread from Quzhou, made with flour, lard, and scallions, baked over charcoal for a crispy crust and soft interior.
Conghua PorkA traditional dish from Quzhou, featuring pork belly stir-fried with abundant green onions, resulting in a savory and aromatic flavor.
Sizzling Garlic ShrimpSizzling garlic shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp, garlic, butter or oil, cooked on a hot iron plate. The shrimp are placed on the heated plate, then stir-fried with garlic, salt, and seasonings to absorb the rich aroma of garlic and fat, resulting in tender and chewy texture.
Stewed Rooster in Iron PotStewed rooster in an iron pot is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, along with potatoes, vermicelli, and cabbage, slowly cooked in an iron pot. First, blanch the chicken to remove odor, then add it with seasonings to the pot, pour in water or broth, and simmer gently until the meat is tender and flavorful.
Hooked Fish SoupA delicate soup made with hooked fish, ginger, and scallions, simmered slowly to bring out a fresh and savory flavor.
Hooked Fish with Cucumber StewA dish featuring hooked fish and cucumber stewed together in a savory sauce, combining tender fish with crisp cucumber in a rich broth.
Black Truffle Braised PorkBlack truffle braised pork belly uses fatty pork belly as the main ingredient, blanched and then stewed with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and cooking wine. Black truffle slices or paste are added at the end for aroma, resulting in tender meat with a glossy red color.