Xiao Nanlin Restaurant
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 11 Gunxiu Lane
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. 11 Gunxiu Lane. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Mixed Noodles, Steamed Six-Month Yellow Crab with Soybean Pork Pudding, Steak.
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: No. 11 Gunxiu Lane
- Popular dishes: Mixed Noodles, Steamed Six-Month Yellow Crab with Soybean Pork Pudding, Steak, Field Frog Leg, Braised Three Delicacies in Clay Pot
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Dishes
Mixed NoodlesNoodles salad is a simple and delicious dish made primarily from noodles, vegetables, and seasonings. After boiling the noodles, they are thoroughly mixed with various chopped vegetables and seasonings, allowing the noodles to fully absorb the flavors, resulting in a rich and colorful taste experience.
Steamed Six-Month Yellow Crab with Soybean Pork PuddingA dish featuring steamed pork patty mixed with fresh soybeans and yellow crab, offering a delicate and savory taste.
SteakSteak is made primarily from beef, carefully selected and cut to preserve the most tender parts of the meat. It is typically marinated with spices and seasonings, then seared at high heat in a skillet or on a grill until the surface is golden and slightly charred, while the inside remains juicy and tender. During preparation, garlic cloves and rosemary can be added according to personal taste to enhance the aroma.
Field Frog LegField frog legs stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and chili, resulting in tender meat and a spicy flavor.
Braised Three Delicacies in Clay PotA traditional Chinese dish featuring pork, tofu, and vermicelli stewed together in a clay pot for rich flavor and tender texture.
Braised EelA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking eel in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine until tender and flavorful.
Suzhou-style Fried FishSuzhou-style fried fish is a traditional Jiangnan dish made from grass carp or carp. The fish is marinated with salt and cooking wine, then quickly fried until crispy outside and tender inside. It's then stir-fried with sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger to coat evenly in sauce. The finished dish has a bright red color, crispy texture, and delicious flavor.
ShrimpShrimp is a dish primarily made with fresh shrimp, typically marinated and then quickly stir-fried or blanched to maintain its tender texture. It can be cooked together with vegetables, eggs, or seasonings, and common preparation methods include stir-frying, scrambled egg dishes, and quick frying.
Sauced MeatSweet and savory braised pork is a dish primarily made with pork, typically using pork belly or lean meat cut into pieces, blanched to remove any odor, then simmered with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and other seasonings until the meat becomes tender and absorbs the flavors, with a thickened sauce. Optional ingredients such as scallions, ginger, and garlic can be added according to taste.
Chicken FeetChicken feet are carefully prepared to achieve a tender skin and chewy, elastic texture. Typically marinated to absorb flavor, then finished by boiling, braising, or roasting, preserving the natural essence of the chicken feet while enhancing their delicious taste.