Xiao Cai Zhuang (Baitang Road Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 71 Baitang 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. 71 Baitang 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: Cold-mixed crucian carp, Spicy Pork Stir-fry Rice Bowl, Potato Slices.
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. 71 Baitang Road
- Popular dishes: Cold-mixed crucian carp, Spicy Pork Stir-fry Rice Bowl, Potato Slices, Dry-Fried Lotus Root Strips, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot
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Dishes
Cold-mixed crucian carpCold-mixed crucian carp is a cold dish primarily made with crucian carp. After the cleaned fish is boiled until fully cooked and deboned, it is mixed with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, garlic, and cilantro, then seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil to create a flavorful dish.
Spicy Pork Stir-fry Rice BowlSpicy pork stir-fry with rice is made using fatty pork belly as the main ingredient. After being boiled and sliced, it is stir-fried with vegetables such as green peppers and onions, along with seasonings like doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), garlic, and ginger. The finished meat and vegetable dish is then served over hot steamed rice.
Potato SlicesPotato slices are a simple home-style dish, with potatoes as the main ingredient. The method involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them thinly, and then cooking them by stir-frying, frying, or baking. During cooking, garlic slices and chili peppers are often added to enhance flavor, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Dry-Fried Lotus Root StripsDry-fried lotus root strips is a Chinese dish using lotus root as the main ingredient. The sliced roots are fried or dry-sautéed until slightly crispy outside and tender inside, then stir-fried with garlic and chili to infuse flavor.
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Sichuan Boiled BeefSichuan-style boiled beef is a dish made primarily with beef, paired with vegetables such as bean sprouts and cabbage, prepared by high-heat stir-frying followed by boiling. Thinly sliced beef is first stir-fried at high heat to lock in its juices, then simmered with broth and vegetables until tender, preserving the beef's fresh and tender texture.
Special Roast FishSpecial grilled fish is made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with various spices and vegetables, then marinated and grilled. The fish meat is tender and the skin is crispy, paired with an abundance of side dishes, creating a unique flavor.
红烧凤爪红烧凤爪是一道以鸡爪为主要食材的菜肴,经过焯水处理后与酱油、糖、料酒等调料一同炖煮,使鸡爪入味且软糯。制作过程中通常加入八角、姜片等香料提升风味。
Spicy Chicken with ChiliSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, seasoned with large amounts of chili peppers and spices. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, then stir-fried at high heat with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings to allow the chicken to fully absorb the spicy and fragrant flavors, resulting in a bright red color and a distinctive numbingly spicy, savory taste.
Sour Spicy Lotus Root CubesSour and spicy lotus root cubes: Cut lotus root into cubes, blanch, then stir-fry with garlic, ginger, and chili. Add vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.