Old Zhang Next Door: Northeast Barbecue, Stir-Fry, and Lobster
Barbecue · ⭐ 3.7
No. 528 Luxin Avenue
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. 528 Luxin Avenue. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Qing-Qing Chicken Frame Salad, Northeastern Specialty Fried Pork Rind, Pork Belly Rolls with Spicy Kimchi.
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: Barbecue
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 528 Luxin Avenue
- Popular dishes: Qing-Qing Chicken Frame Salad, Northeastern Specialty Fried Pork Rind, Pork Belly Rolls with Spicy Kimchi, Health-Preserving Stir-Fry, Spicy Cucumber Salad
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Dishes
Qing-Qing Chicken Frame SaladA cold dish made with chicken frames, mixed with cucumber, cilantro, and spicy dressing for a crunchy, flavorful bite.
Northeastern Specialty Fried Pork RindNortheastern specialty fried pork rind is a dish featuring pork skin as the main ingredient. Sliced and pan-fried until golden and crispy, it's then stir-fried with葱姜蒜 and seasoned with soy sauce and cooking wine for rich flavor. Proper heat control ensures a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Pork Belly Rolls with Spicy KimchiPork belly rolls with spicy kimchi are made by wrapping pickled kimchi in pork belly slices and steaming or pan-frying until cooked. Main ingredients include pork belly, kimchi, and seasonings.
Health-Preserving Stir-FryHealth养生小炒 is a healthy dish primarily made with fresh vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, and bean sprouts. The preparation is simple: first wash and slice the ingredients, then heat a pan with oil and stir-fry the vegetables until cooked through. Finally, season with a little salt and chicken essence.
Spicy Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a home-style cold dish primarily made with cucumbers. The preparation is simple: wash the cucumbers, crush them by hand, then mix with minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and seasonings.
Spicy Crispy Pork StripsPepper-flavored crispy pork strips is a dish made primarily from pork, marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. The pork is cut into strips, marinated with a special seasoning to infuse flavor, then slowly fried in hot oil over low heat. Finally, it is sprinkled with pepper salt and chili powder for seasoning.
Roasted LocustsRoasted locusts are a specialty snack made by grilling fresh grasshoppers after cleaning and marinating them, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich seasoning.
Roast PigeonRoast pigeon is a dish made primarily with pigeon, marinated and then baked in an oven or over charcoal. The pigeon is typically cleaned, gutted, and marinated with seasonings to infuse flavor before roasting, resulting in a crispy skin and tender meat.
Beef Tendon and SkinA dish made from beef tendons and skin, slow-cooked until tender and flavorful, often seasoned with spices like chili and star anise.
Crown Dish Fish HeadFresh fish head is the main ingredient, paired with tofu, ginger slices, and green onions, then stewed. The fish head meat is tender, the broth rich and slightly spicy, highlighting the natural flavor of the fish head.
Spicy Lychee Grilled FishSpicy Lychee Grilled Fish is made from fresh grass carp, marinated and then grilled. It is cooked with辅料 such as lychee, green pepper, red pepper, and onion, and stir-fried with spices like chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and garlic before being simmered together with the fish to allow the fish meat to absorb the rich spicy flavor.