Xuyuan Qianwei • Suzhou Cuisine (Xietang Old Street)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.2
Buildings 42–44, Xietang Old Street, No. 1088, Songtao Street
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 Buildings 42–44, Xietang Old Street, No. 1088, Songtao Street. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ningxia Yanchi Grilled Lamb Ribs, Squirrel Mandarin Fish, Crispy Snowflake Beef.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: Buildings 42–44, Xietang Old Street, No. 1088, Songtao Street
- Popular dishes: Ningxia Yanchi Grilled Lamb Ribs, Squirrel Mandarin Fish, Crispy Snowflake Beef, Clear Stir-fried Crystal Shrimp, Pan-Seared Beef Ribs
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Dishes
Ningxia Yanchi Grilled Lamb RibsNingxia Yanchi grilled lamb ribs are made from high-quality lamb from Yanchi, Ningxia, marinated and then grilled over charcoal. The meat is tender and juicy with a crispy exterior and soft interior, featuring a unique aroma and slightly salty flavor, representing a signature barbecue dish of the northwest region.
Squirrel Mandarin FishA classic Chinese dish featuring a whole perch, deep-fried to crispy perfection and glazed with a sweet and sour sauce, resembling a squirrel in shape.
Crispy Snowflake BeefA specialty from Jiangnan, this dish features tender snowflake beef coated in a crispy batter and deep-fried to perfection, offering a delightful contrast of textures.
Clear Stir-fried Crystal ShrimpA delicate dish of fresh shrimp stir-fried quickly with egg white and starch, resulting in tender, translucent pearls of flavor.
Pan-Seared Beef RibsPan-seared beef ribs marinated and cooked in a hot pan, then simmered in a savory sauce for rich flavor.
Green River ShrimpA Chinese dish featuring fresh river shrimp stir-fried with green peas and carrots, known for its tender texture and vibrant green color.
Suzhou-style Oil-Infused Eel StripsA classic Jiangnan dish featuring tender eel strips cooked in a fragrant sauce and finished with hot oil for enhanced aroma and flavor.
Scallion Oil NoodlesScallion oil noodles is a simple and delicious noodle dish made with noodles as the main ingredient, supplemented by scallions, oil, and other seasonings. After boiling, the noodles are mixed with hot scallion oil and seasonings, creating an enticing aroma and appealing color.
Bifengtang Pork TendonsA Hong Kong-style dish made with pork tendons stir-fried with garlic, chili, and onions, offering a crispy exterior and tender interior with a spicy kick.
Golden Autumn Yangcheng Lake CrabHigh-quality large crabs from Yangcheng Lake, harvested in autumn and steamed. Richly filled with roe and tender meat, offering a fresh, sweet flavor that highlights the natural taste.
Yangchun NoodlesYangchun noodles is a Chinese soup noodle dish primarily made with thin noodles, lard or vegetable oil, scallions, and soy sauce. To prepare, cook the noodles until done, then drain and mix with a small amount of lard, soy sauce, and chopped scallions. Finally, pour hot broth over the noodles to serve.
Yangcheng Lake CrabYangcheng Lake hairy crab, using high-quality hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake as the main ingredient. During cooking, fresh crabs are selected and steamed or boiled to preserve the original flavor of the crab meat, with rich and full crab roe and tender meat.
Prosperity Steamed LobsterFresh lobster steamed with special seasoning, tender meat and rich aroma, symbolizing good fortune.