Daijiao Lou Dumpling Shop (Shuyuan Alley Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.3
No. 109 Shuyuan Lane
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 109 Shuyuan Lane. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Mixed Dumplings, All-Meat Dumplings, Cold-Mixed Dumplings.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.3
- Address: No. 109 Shuyuan Lane
- Popular dishes: Mixed Dumplings, All-Meat Dumplings, Cold-Mixed Dumplings, Steamed Pork Buns, Bubble Dumplings
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Dishes
Mixed DumplingsMixed dumplings filled with pork, shrimp, and vegetables, boiled in clear broth for a delicate and savory taste.
All-Meat DumplingsAll-meat dumplings are filled with minced pork, beef, or lamb, wrapped in thin dough and boiled until tender. They are served in a savory broth or with dipping sauce.
Cold-Mixed DumplingsA refreshing dish of boiled dumplings tossed with vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for warm weather.
Steamed Pork BunsXiaolongbao is a classic Chinese dim sum dish, primarily made with pork and filled with savory broth. The dough is carefully crafted to be thin yet elastic, wrapping around the meat filling. After steaming, it becomes rich in broth and offers a tender, delicate texture.
Bubble DumplingsSmall dumplings filled with pork and shrimp, boiled until they float like bubbles in a savory broth, often served with scallions, cilantro, and chili oil.
Pan-Fried Steamed BunA steamed bun filled with pork, pan-fried until the bottom is crispy and golden, a popular snack in Shanghai and Jiangsu-Zhejiang regions.
Shepherd's Purse DumplingsJi菜 dumplings are made with shepherd's purse and pork. The washed and chopped shepherd's purse is mixed with minced pork, seasoned, and used as filling. Wrapped in dumpling wrappers and boiled, the key lies in the fresh aroma and delicate texture of the filling.
Shrimp and Pork DumplingsShrimp and pork dumplings are a traditional Chinese snack made by wrapping a filling of fresh shrimp and pork in thin dough wrappers. The shrimp and pork are finely chopped, mixed together with seasonings, then stuffed into the dumpling wrappers and boiled before serving.
Sour Cabbage Fish RiceSuancai Yu Fan features fresh grass carp with pickled vegetables and seasonings, simmered together for a rich broth and tender fish. Served with rice to soak up the flavorful soup.
Shiitake MushroomShiitake mushrooms, using fresh shiitake as the main ingredient, can be cooked into various delicious dishes after cleaning. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, stewing, and steaming. Shiitake mushrooms have a rich, tender texture, a delightful flavor, a unique aroma, and are highly nutritious with certain medicinal properties.