Xiaoshan Restaurant (Xiaoshan Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 4 Hongqi Road
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. 4 Hongqi 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: Thin seaweed strips, Stir-fried Amaranth Greens, Steamed Sea Bass.
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: 4.0
- Address: No. 4 Hongqi Road
- Popular dishes: Thin seaweed strips, Stir-fried Amaranth Greens, Steamed Sea Bass, Steamed Salted Pork Slices, Boiled Crawfish
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Dishes
Thin seaweed stripsSeaweed threads are a refreshing seaweed dish made primarily from kelp. To prepare, kelp is sliced into fine strands and can be mixed with seasonings such as garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce for a cold dish, or stir-fried with a touch of chili and ginger for added flavor. The texture of seaweed threads is smooth and slippery, making it one of the common cold dishes in summer.
Stir-fried Amaranth GreensStir-fried amaranth is a dish primarily made with fresh amaranth. The preparation is simple: wash the amaranth, then stir-fry it in hot oil, add salt and minced garlic for seasoning, and quickly stir until cooked.
Steamed Sea BassSteamed sea bass is a dish made with fresh sea bass as the main ingredient, prepared by steaming. After processing, the fish is seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other seasonings, then placed in a steamer and cooked with high-temperature steam until the flesh is fully tender, preserving its delicate and fresh texture.
Steamed Salted Pork SlicesA cold dish made by steaming salted pork and slicing it thinly, known for its tender texture and savory flavor, often served with ginger and soy sauce.
Boiled CrawfishA dish of fresh crawfish boiled in seasoned water, highlighting the natural flavor and tenderness of the shrimp.
Egg Yolk Garlic LobsterFresh lobster stir-fried with savory egg yolk and garlic, creating a rich, aromatic dish with tender shrimp meat and a creamy, umami-packed sauce.
Sour Beef SoupSour Soup Beef is a dish primarily made with beef rolls,辅料 including enoki mushrooms and yellow chili pepper sauce. The preparation involves boiling the enoki mushrooms and placing them at the bottom of a bowl, then stir-frying the yellow chili pepper sauce, adding broth or water, and cooking the beef rolls until done. Finally, the entire mixture with its sauce is poured into the bowl lined with enoki mushrooms.
Crispy Shrimp PancakeA crispy shrimp pancake made by coating fresh shrimp in a light batter and pan-frying until golden brown.
Taro煲Xiangyu Bo is a stewed dish primarily made with taro, often combined with pork, ribs, or chicken. It's seasoned with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, ginger, and scallions, then slowly cooked in a clay pot until the taro becomes soft and flavorful.
Eel Rice BowlUnagi donburi is a dish primarily made with eel and rice. The preparation typically involves placing grilled eel on hot rice and drizzling it with a specially prepared eel sauce.