Nanyuan Hotel · SOO HE 1929
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 99 Daichengqiao Road, Building 2, Nanyuan Hotel, Guotai Huating
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. 99 Daichengqiao Road, Building 2, Nanyuan Hotel, Guotai Huating. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Nanyuan Braised Pork, Salted Pork and Vegetable Rice.
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: 4.5
- Address: No. 99 Daichengqiao Road, Building 2, Nanyuan Hotel, Guotai Huating
- Popular dishes: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Nanyuan Braised Pork, Salted Pork and Vegetable Rice, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish
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Dishes
Buddha Jumps Over the WallBuddha Jumps Over the Wall is a famous traditional Fujian dish, primarily made with珍贵 ingredients such as shark fin, abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, and pigeon eggs, enhanced with aromatics like dried scallops, chicken, and ham. Each ingredient is separately stewed before being combined into one pot and slowly simmered over low heat to create a rich, flavorful broth where all ingredients blend harmoniously. The finished dish has a golden color and a thick, delicious soup.
Nanyuan Braised PorkNanyuan Braised Pork features tender pork belly simmered in a savory sauce with soy and caramelized sugar, resulting in a rich, glossy finish.
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.
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.
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.
Osmanthus Chicken with Ginkgo NutsGuìhuā Jītóumǐ is a dish made primarily with lotus seeds (芡实) and osmanthus flowers. The lotus seeds are soaked and cooked, then mixed or steamed with fried osmanthus to absorb its fragrance, resulting in a soft, fragrant texture.
Stir-fried Peeled ShrimpStir-fried peeled shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp, manually peeled and quickly stir-fried in hot oil. The main ingredient is shrimp, enhanced with a small amount of scallions, ginger, and garlic for aroma, without adding excessive seasonings to preserve the natural flavor of the shrimp.
Smoked FishBraised fish is a Chinese dish made primarily from grass carp or black carp. The fish is cut into pieces, marinated, then deep-fried until crispy, and finally simmered with sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar to create a flavorful, glossy red dish.
Suzhou Square CakeA traditional Jiangnan dessert made from glutinous rice flour and japonica rice flour, filled with brown sugar or red bean paste, steamed to a soft and sweet texture.
Suzhou White Meat PlatterA traditional Suzhou dish featuring a platter of boiled pork offal and poultry organs, served cold with a delicate, savory flavor.
Vegetable Noodles in BrothA comforting Chinese dish of soft noodles cooked with fresh vegetables in a savory broth.