Cai Xiang Restaurant
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.6
No. 85 Jianghai South 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. 85 Jianghai South Road. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Hairtail, Tear-Split Spicy Pepper Chicken, Special Pure Free-range Chicken.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 85 Jianghai South Road
- Popular dishes: Hairtail, Tear-Split Spicy Pepper Chicken, Special Pure Free-range Chicken, White Silk Fish, Braised Country Old Goose Meat
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Dishes
HairtailHairtail is a common marine fish, usually cooked as whole or in segments. Main ingredient is hairtail, with辅料 including ginger, scallion, garlic, soy sauce, and cooking wine. Common methods are pan-frying or braising—marinate the fish, then fry until golden brown on both sides, followed by simmering with seasonings.
Tear-Split Spicy Pepper ChickenHand-teared Sichuan pepper chicken is a cold dish made primarily with chicken. Cooked chicken thighs or whole chicken are torn into strips and mixed with seasonings such as Sichuan peppercorns, chili oil, garlic, ginger, and green onions. Typically, the chicken is blanched or steamed before being seasoned, resulting in a tender texture and distinctive flavor.
Special Pure Free-range ChickenA premium free-range chicken dish prepared by slow simmering to retain natural flavor and tenderness.
White Silk FishA dish made from fresh perch fillets sliced into fine threads and steamed with ginger and scallions, resulting in a delicate and refreshing flavor.
Braised Country Old Goose MeatBraised country-style old goose meat with soy sauce, sugar, and spices, slow-cooked until tender and flavorful.
Braised Free-range ChickenA classic Chinese dish made with free-range chicken, slow-cooked in a savory sauce until tender and flavorful.
Golden Soup Squid RingsFresh squid rings simmered in a golden, tangy broth made from tomatoes and carrots, offering a delicate balance of sweet and sour flavors.
Dumpling BallsDumpling balls are made by wrapping dumpling filling in glutinous rice balls and steaming them, resulting in a soft outer layer and savory inner filling.
Sea BassSea bass is a common freshwater or saltwater fish used in cooking. It can be steamed, braised, pan-fried, or stewed after cleaning, with ginger, scallions, and soy sauce to preserve its tender texture.