Xianglin Residence · Farmhouse · Wild Vegetables
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 43, Gejiawu, Group 7, Shushan Village, Dashan Road (Sijiyue Hot Spring, Suzhou Paradise Forest Water World)
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. 43, Gejiawu, Group 7, Shushan Village, Dashan Road (Sijiyue Hot Spring, Suzhou Paradise Forest Water World). It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Loofah and Edamame Stir-Fry, Farmhouse Old Tofu, Homestyle Mushroom Chicken Soup.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 43, Gejiawu, Group 7, Shushan Village, Dashan Road (Sijiyue Hot Spring, Suzhou Paradise Forest Water World)
- Popular dishes: Loofah and Edamame Stir-Fry, Farmhouse Old Tofu, Homestyle Mushroom Chicken Soup, Pumpkin Pancake, Salted Pork and Vegetable Rice
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Dishes
Loofah and Edamame Stir-FryLoofah and edamame stir-fry: Cut loofah into segments, blanch edamame. Stir-fry garlic in hot oil, add loofah until soft, then add edamame. Season and cook until flavors blend.
Farmhouse Old TofuA traditional Chinese home-style dish made with old tofu from fresh soybeans, simmered with vegetables and meat for a rich, savory flavor.
Homestyle Mushroom Chicken SoupA hearty soup made with free-range chicken and wild mushrooms, slowly simmered to bring out rich flavors and natural umami.
Pumpkin PancakePumpkin cake is a traditional snack made primarily with pumpkin as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves steaming the pumpkin until soft, mashing it into a puree, mixing it with glutinous rice flour and other ingredients, then shaping it into small round cakes. Finally, it can be either fried or steamed to complete the dish.
Salted Pork and Vegetable RiceA traditional Chinese dish made by stir-frying salted pork and vegetables, then mixing with rice to create a savory, aromatic meal.
Earthen Stove-Braised Old GooseA traditional Chinese dish featuring old goose slow-cooked over a wood-fired stove with ginger, scallions, and spices for rich, tender flavor.
Shu Shan Stir-FryA stir-fried dish made with fresh seasonal vegetables and meat or preserved pork, known for its crisp texture and bright colors.
River ShrimpFresh river shrimp are cleaned and boiled or fried in water to retain their natural flavor, or stir-fried with scallions, ginger, and garlic for a tender, chewy texture.
Bamboo Shoots Braised PorkBamboo shoot braised pork is a dish primarily made with fatty pork belly and rehydrated bamboo shoots. After cutting the pork into pieces and blanching it, it is cooked together with the bamboo shoots in a pot along with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. It is slowly stewed over low heat until the pork becomes tender and the bamboo shoots absorb the rich broth, resulting in a deeply flavorful dish.
Braised Wild Crucian CarpFresh wild crucian carp is pan-fried and then braised with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine to create a rich, savory dish with tender fish meat.
Mushroom Chicken Soup (Half Chicken)A delicate soup made with half a chicken and assorted mushrooms, simmered slowly to extract rich flavors.
Wild Vegetable Glutinous Rice DumplingsWild vegetable glutinous rice cakes are a traditional snack made primarily from fresh wild vegetables and glutinous rice. The preparation involves steaming the glutinous rice until cooked, then mashing it into a paste, mixing it with finely chopped wild vegetables, and shaping it into small round cakes. Finally, the wild vegetable glutinous rice cakes are pan-fried until golden brown on both sides.