Guse Tianxiang · Suzhou Cuisine · Sweet and Sour Fish (Suzhou Central Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
5th Floor, Central North Zone
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 5th Floor, Central North Zone. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ulong Tea Shrimp, Farmhouse Cauliflower, Sizzling Eel Sauce.
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: 4.0
- Address: 5th Floor, Central North Zone
- Popular dishes: Ulong Tea Shrimp, Farmhouse Cauliflower, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Green Rice Ball Ice Tofu Pudding, Appetizing Reed Shoots
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Dishes
Ulong Tea ShrimpFresh shrimp marinated in oolong tea broth and stir-fried, resulting in a fragrant, tender dish with a subtle tea aroma.
Farmhouse CauliflowerA home-style dish made with fresh cauliflower stir-fried with garlic and chili, offering a crisp texture and savory flavor.
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.
Green Rice Ball Ice Tofu PuddingA refreshing dessert made with green rice balls filled with red bean paste and served chilled with tofu pudding, offering a soft and sweet taste.
Appetizing Reed ShootsAppetizing Reed Shoots is a cold dish featuring fresh reed shoots as the main ingredient. Key components include reed shoots, minced garlic, bird's eye chili, and cilantro. The shoots are blanched until tender-crisp, then cooled in ice water to maintain texture. After draining, they are tossed with garlic, chili rings, cilantro, and a dressing of light soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and a hint of Sichuan pepper oil. The dish is vibrant green with a crisp texture and a fresh, grassy aroma.
Quick-fried River ShrimpClear Stir-fried River Shrimp is a dish made primarily with fresh river shrimp, seasoned with egg white, starch, and a small amount of scallion, ginger, and garlic. After marinating, the shrimp are quickly stir-fried in a clear broth or stock, preserving their tender texture while keeping the sauce clear and the flavor delicious.
Rose Wine Glutinous Rice BallsA traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice balls, rose jam, and fermented rice wine, offering a soft, sweet, and fragrant taste.
Crab Roe and Pork Steamed BunSteamed bun filled with fresh pork and crab roe, known for its thin skin, rich broth, and delicate flavor.
Sweet Rice Wine Tofu PuddingSweet tofu pudding made with fermented rice wine. Soft tofu cubes are placed in a bowl and covered with cooled boiled rice wine, then mixed and served. Sometimes garnished with goji berries or osmanthus for added flavor.
Squirrel FishA traditional Chinese dish made from a whole fish, typically carp or perch, cut into fillets and deep-fried to a crispy texture, then coated in a sweet and sour sauce. It is named for its resemblance to a squirrel's tail.