Xu Family Brothers Pickled Vegetables Shop (East Street Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.6
No. 498 Dongda Street (at the intersection of Dongda Street and Shuyuan Lane)
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. 498 Dongda Street (at the intersection of Dongda Street and Shuyuan Lane). It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Tofu Cubes, Braised Dishes, Char siu.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 498 Dongda Street (at the intersection of Dongda Street and Shuyuan Lane)
- Popular dishes: Braised Tofu Cubes, Braised Dishes, Char siu, Salted Goose, Salted Herb Chicken
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Dishes
Braised Tofu CubesBraised tofu skin is a dish primarily made with tofu skin. The tofu skin is cut into pieces and slowly simmered in a prepared braising sauce, allowing it to fully absorb the flavors of the sauce. The braising sauce is typically made by simmering soy sauce, sugar, spices (such as star anise, cassia bark, and Sichuan pepper), and water.
Braised DishesBraised dishes involve simmering ingredients like meat, tofu, and vegetables in a seasoned broth for long periods to absorb flavor. Key ingredients include chicken wings, pig trotters, dried tofu, and eggs. The braising liquid is made by boiling soy sauce, spices (star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper), and seasonings.
Char siuChar siu is a traditional roasted meat dish primarily made with pork. The preparation involves marinating the pork, then hanging it on a special fork and roasting it in an oven. The resulting char siu has a bright red color and tender, juicy meat.
Salted GooseA Chinese dish made by marinating goose in salt and spices, then boiling it to achieve tender, savory meat.
Salted Herb ChickenA traditional Chinese dish made by marinating chicken in salted herbs and steaming it, resulting in tender meat with a distinctive herbal aroma.
Oil Chicken FeetA dish made with chicken feet simmered in oil and seasonings, resulting in tender, gelatinous meat with rich flavor.
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.
BeefBeef dishes are primarily made with high-quality beef and prepared using cooking methods such as stewing, boiling, and stir-frying. During the cooking process, seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns can be added according to taste, allowing the beef to fully absorb the aromas of the seasonings for a tender and juicy texture.
Spicy Chicken FeetSpicy chicken feet is a flavorful dish made by simmering chicken feet with chili and Sichuan pepper, resulting in a tender and numbingly spicy experience.
麻辣鸡麻辣鸡是一道以鸡肉为主要食材的菜肴，通常选用鸡腿肉或鸡胸肉，切块后用料酒、姜片等腌制，再经油炸或水煮处理。随后加入辣椒、花椒、豆瓣酱、蒜、姜、葱等调料炒制而成，使鸡肉充分吸收麻辣风味。