Eighteen Small Kitchen Sour Cabbage Fish Restaurant
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
No. 390 Changjiang West 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. 390 Changjiang West Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Nut Paste, Small Chili Pepper, Lettuce.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 390 Changjiang West Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Nut Paste, Small Chili Pepper, Lettuce, Garlic Puree, Tengjiao Fish Slices
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Dishes
Five-Nut PasteWu Ren Jiang is a paste made primarily from five types of nuts: walnuts, almonds, cashews, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Roasted and ground into a smooth consistency, it can be sweetened with sugar, oil, or honey and used on bread, noodles, or desserts.
Small Chili PepperSmall chili peppers, known as小米椒, are commonly used in cooking to add spiciness and aroma. The main ingredient is fresh small chili peppers, which can be chopped or used whole. They are often stir-fried with other ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or tofu, and can also be added as a seasoning to soups or dipping sauces.
LettuceLettuce is a common vegetable known for its tender green leaves and crisp texture. It can be eaten raw as the main ingredient in salads or combined with various seasonings and sauces to enhance flavor. Additionally, lettuce is often used to wrap or decorate other foods, such as grilled meats and burgers.
Garlic PureeSoy sauce is a liquid condiment made from fermented soybeans, wheat, salt, and water. It is commonly used in Asian cuisine to enhance the flavor of dishes.
Tengjiao Fish SlicesA Sichuan dish featuring tender fish slices stir-fried with Sichuan pepper, garlic, and chili for a numbingly spicy flavor.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Fragrant Crispy Pork StripsA popular Chinese snack made from marinated pork belly, coated in batter and deep-fried until crispy, often seasoned with chili or cumin for a fragrant, spicy flavor.
Duck BloodDuck blood dishes use fresh duck blood as the main ingredient, carefully prepared through skilled cooking. Typically, the duck blood is cut into pieces and cooked together with seasonings and ingredients such as scallions, ginger, and garlic to maintain its tender texture. Cooking methods may include boiling, stewing, or stir-frying, allowing the duck blood to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings.