Old Suzhou Home · Time-Honored Brand · Pingtan Performance (Pingjiang Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 278, Baita East 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. 278, Baita East 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: Dongpo Pork, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot.
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: 3.8
- Address: No. 278, Baita East Road
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Pork, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Squirrel Fish
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Dishes
Dongpo PorkDongpo pork, made primarily from fatty pork belly, is slowly stewed for a long time until it becomes tender and melts in the mouth. The dish is enhanced with caramel color, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and other seasonings to create a rich and flavorful taste.
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.
Spicy Cauliflower in Hot PotDry Pot Cauliflower is a home-style dish primarily made with fresh cauliflower, pork belly, and dried chilies. The preparation typically involves stir-frying pork belly until slightly golden, then adding minced garlic and dried chilies to release aroma, followed by stir-frying the cauliflower until just cooked through. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stir-fried evenly.
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.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Hair Crab with Rice NoodlesA Chinese dish featuring fresh hairy crab and glutinous rice noodles, simmered in a savory sauce to absorb the rich crab flavor.
Steamed Large White FishSteamed large white fish is a dish made with fresh large white fish, seasoned with ginger slices and scallions, and steamed to preserve its natural flavor.
Stir-Fried GreensStir-fried greens is a home-style dish primarily made with leafy vegetables such as bok choy, mustard greens, or spinach. The vegetables are washed, cut into segments, and stir-fried quickly in a hot pan with a small amount of oil after sautéing garlic until just cooked through. Seasoning is added before serving.
Silver Fish SoupA delicate soup made from fresh silver fish, egg white, and broth, gently simmered to achieve a smooth and savory flavor.
Silver Fish Fried with EggsA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying fresh silver fish with beaten eggs, resulting in a tender and savory flavor.
Spicy Mouth-Watering ChickenSpicy numbing chicken is a cold dish made with chicken thighs or whole chicken, boiled, cooled, sliced, and mixed with a spicy sauce of Sichuan peppercorns, chili oil, garlic, ginger, scallions, sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. The dish has a bright red color, tender chicken, and a rich, spicy-savory flavor.