Zao Yuan Ji Private Kitchen
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 117 Pingjiang Road (300 meters right turn onto Lujiang Lane)
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. 117 Pingjiang Road (300 meters right turn onto Lujiang Lane). It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Yi Xiang Bai Ye, 手工年糕, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 117 Pingjiang Road (300 meters right turn onto Lujiang Lane)
- Popular dishes: Yi Xiang Bai Ye, 手工年糕, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Seaweed Fried Yellow Croaker, Steamed Old Goose
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Dishes
Yi Xiang Bai YeA dish made of tofu skin (bean curd sheets) mixed with seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili, offering a fresh and fragrant taste.
手工年糕手工年糕是以糯米为主要原料，经过浸泡、磨粉、蒸制等工序制成的食品。制作时将糯米粉加水揉成团，再放入模具中蒸熟，形成软糯有弹性的块状食物。可直接食用，也可切片后煎、炒或煮食。
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.
Seaweed Fried Yellow CroakerA dish made by frying small yellow croakers coated in starch and sprinkled with crushed seaweed, offering a crispy texture and savory-sweet flavor.
Steamed Old GooseA traditional Chinese dish made by steaming old goose with ginger and scallions, resulting in tender meat and natural flavors.
Screw ShrimpFresh large shrimp are stir-fried with a special sauce, forming a spiral shape and delivering a tender, flavorful bite.
Secret-Recipe Chicken FeetSecret recipe chicken feet, made from fresh chicken feet that are carefully processed and marinated with a special sauce before cooking. The chicken feet are tender and fully flavored, with a rich sauce aroma that delivers a unique taste.
Shepherd's Purse and Water Chestnut SaladA refreshing salad made with fresh shepherd's purse and water chestnuts, dressed with garlic and sesame oil for a light, crisp taste.
Tibetan Tea Braised Pork RibsA dish of pork ribs slow-cooked in a rich Tibetan tea sauce, resulting in tender meat infused with aromatic tea flavor.
Red Bean DumplingsRed bean glutinous rice balls are a traditional dessert made from glutinous rice flour, filled with sweet red bean paste, wrapped in a soft rice skin, and steamed. They are soft, chewy, and delicately sweet.