Mei Wei Zhai Mutton Restaurant (Jian Xin Lu Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 5-15 Jianxin Road
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. 5-15 Jianxin Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Board Salt Lamb Ribs, Braised Lamb, Braised Lamb Shank.
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: 3.7
- Address: No. 5-15 Jianxin Road
- Popular dishes: Board Salt Lamb Ribs, Braised Lamb, Braised Lamb Shank, Offal Soup, Mutton Soup Noodles
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Dishes
Board Salt Lamb RibsGrilled lamb ribs marinated in board salt, offering a savory and tender flavor.
Braised LambBraised mutton is a dish primarily made with mutton, which is first blanched and then simmered with spices such as green onions, ginger, and star anise. To prepare it, the mutton is cut into pieces, boiled in hot water to remove blood foam, then seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, and slowly stewed until the meat becomes tender and the broth thickens.
Braised Lamb ShankA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking lamb shanks in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and wine until tender.
Offal SoupOffal soup is a dish made primarily from sheep offal such as sheep stomach, liver, lungs, and intestines, carefully simmered to create a rich broth. The preparation involves placing the offal together with appropriate seasonings and water into a pot, then slowly stewing over low heat until the broth turns milky white and the offal is tender and flavorful.
Mutton Soup NoodlesMutton soup noodles are made by simmering mutton and bones to create a rich broth, then adding cooked noodles. Key ingredients include mutton, bones, flour, and seasonings like ginger, scallions, and cilantro.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Lamb Noodle SoupLamb noodles are primarily made with lamb and noodles. The lamb is cut into pieces and stewed until tender, then seasoned with scallions, ginger, cooking wine, and other spices to remove fishy odor and enhance aroma, resulting in a rich broth. The noodles are typically hand-made or machine-made, boiled until cooked, then added to the lamb soup, garnished with cilantro or green onions.
Sheep's Tripe SoupOffal soup is a dish primarily made with offal as the main ingredient. To prepare it, the offal is cleaned and sliced, then simmered together with ginger slices and green onions until the broth turns milky white and the offal slices become tender. A适量 of pepper powder can be added to enhance the flavor.
Lamb LiverLamb liver, made primarily from fresh lamb liver, carefully processed and cooked with appropriate seasonings. It has a golden yellow color, a tender texture, and is rich in nutrition.
Scallion Stir-Fried LambScallion stir-fried lamb is a dish primarily made with lamb and scallions. The preparation involves slicing the lamb, stir-frying it together with sliced scallions, and quickly cooking it with seasonings until done.