Songhe Lou (Pingjiang Courtyard Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 306 Pingjiang 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. 306 Pingjiang 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: Dongshan Stir-Fried Pork, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Dry-Fried腊味鹿茸菌.
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. 306 Pingjiang Road
- Popular dishes: Dongshan Stir-Fried Pork, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Dry-Fried腊味鹿茸菌, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Smoke Rain Jiangnan Grilled Bamboo Shoots
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Dishes
Dongshan Stir-Fried PorkDongshan Stir-Fried Pork is a classic home-style dish featuring pork as the main ingredient. It typically uses pork tenderloin or belly, sliced thinly or cut into strips, and is stir-fried with vegetables such as green and red peppers, onions, and garlic chives. The pork is first marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, and starch, then quickly stir-fried in a hot wok with the vegetables. Seasoned with salt and soy sauce, the dish is glossy in appearance, with tender meat and crisp vegetables, making it a quick and satisfying meal.
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
Dry-Fried腊味鹿茸菌A Chinese dish featuring smoked pork and dried mushrooms, stir-fried to bring out rich flavors and textures.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Smoke Rain Jiangnan Grilled Bamboo ShootsFresh bamboo shoots marinated and grilled over charcoal, served with a delicate sauce from Jiangnan region, offering a crisp texture and subtle sweetness.
Lily and Ginkgo Nut DishA traditional Jiangnan dish made with fresh lilies and ginkgo nuts, gently stewed or steamed for a delicate, sweet flavor.
Suzhou Red Date Paste CakeA traditional Suzhou sweet dessert made from glutinous rice flour and red date paste, steamed to achieve a soft, sweet, and layered texture with rich date and rice aroma.
Suzhou-style Noodle SoupSuzhou-style noodle soup is a traditional Jiangsu dish featuring fine noodles and clear broth, topped with ingredients such as pork strips, shrimp, and vegetables. The noodles are boiled and drained, then served with hot broth and garnished with green onions and cilantro. The soup is clear and flavorful, while the noodles are smooth and delicious.
Crab Roe Soup DumplingsSteamed pork and crab meat dumplings with a thin skin, filled with minced pork and crab roe, seasoned and steamed until juicy and flavorful.
Crab Meat TofuCrab meat tofu is a traditional delicacy made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with fresh crab meat and crab roe. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into small pieces, mixing it with sautéed crab meat and roe, adding broth or water, gently simmering, and finally seasoning and reducing the sauce so the tofu fully absorbs the rich crab flavor.
Gizzard Lily and Sweet PeasA light and refreshing dish made with gizzard lily (芡实) and fresh sweet peas, quickly stir-fried to preserve their natural flavor and crisp texture.