Yao De Hot Pot (Heshan Road Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
No. 1 Shidai Street, Heshan Road
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. 1 Shidai Street, Heshan Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spam, Tomato Bone Soup, Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Cake.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 1 Shidai Street, Heshan Road
- Popular dishes: Spam, Tomato Bone Soup, Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Cake, Spicy Frog Pot, Old Tofu
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Dishes
SpamSpam is a canned food product made primarily from pork, processed through grinding, seasoning, and steaming. It has a fine texture and delicious taste, commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, barbecue dishes, or eaten directly sliced.
Tomato Bone SoupA savory soup made by simmering bones with tomatoes, resulting in a rich, tangy broth perfect for comfort food.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Spicy Frog PotA spicy pot dish featuring fresh bullfrog and vegetables, simmered in a rich, numbingly hot sauce.
Old TofuOld tofu is a traditional dish primarily made from tofu, which becomes soft and tender after stewing, fully absorbing the broth. It is typically prepared with meat or vegetables to enhance texture and nutrition, then reduced to concentrate the flavors.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Snowflake Wagyu BeefSnowflake beef is made from high-quality beef, carefully sliced to maintain a tender and juicy texture. When cooked with a specially prepared sauce and simply pan-seared, it offers a delicate texture and rich flavor.
Fresh Chili BeefSpicy beef with fresh peppers is a dish made primarily from tender beef, stir-fried with fresh chili peppers and a blend of spices. To prepare it, first marinate the beef slices, then quickly stir-fry them with fresh chilies to retain the beef's tenderness while allowing the fresh aroma of the peppers to fully penetrate.
Crispy Fried PorkA traditional Chinese dish made by marinating pork belly, coating it in batter, and deep-frying until golden and crispy.
Fresh Crisp TripeFresh and crisp beef tripe is a dish made primarily from beef stomach, quickly blanched or boiled to retain its tender, slippery texture. It's commonly mixed with garlic slices, cilantro, and chili oil, or used for dipping in hot pot.
Fresh Crisp TripeA Sichuan dish made with fresh tripe, stir-fried quickly with chili and Sichuan pepper for a spicy, crunchy texture.
Fresh Shrimp DumplingsFresh shrimp paste is a dish made primarily from fresh shrimp. The shrimp are finely processed, minced into a paste, and then mixed with an appropriate amount of starch and egg white until well blended. It is then shaped and gently slid into boiling water to cook. The finished shrimp paste has a bright color, a smooth and tender texture with a satisfying chewiness, making it a common accompaniment for hot pot or soups.