Chen's Family Banquet (Shilin Temple Lane Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 10, Shilinsi Lane, Pingjiang Subdistrict (near Suzhou Museum)
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If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 10, Shilinsi Lane, Pingjiang Subdistrict (near Suzhou Museum). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Salted Pepper Pork Ribs.
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: 4.6
- Address: No. 10, Shilinsi Lane, Pingjiang Subdistrict (near Suzhou Museum)
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Salted Pepper Pork Ribs, Crystal Shrimp, 河蚌豆腐
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Dishes
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. The preparation involves deboning the fish, slicing it into flower-like cuts, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally stir-fried with a sweet-and-sour sauce, resulting in a dish with vibrant colors and a balanced sweet-and-tart flavor.
Salted Pepper Pork RibsBlack pepper salt pork strips is a dish made from pork tenderloin, sliced, marinated, deep-fried until crispy outside and tender inside, then stir-fried with black pepper salt. Golden color, crispy texture, rich pepper-salt aroma.
Crystal ShrimpCrystal Shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp marinated in egg white, starch, and a little salt, then gently fried in warm oil. The shrimp are translucent like crystal, tender, and refreshingly delicate.
河蚌豆腐河蚌豆腐是一道以河蚌和豆腐为主要食材的菜肴。河蚌洗净后取肉,与嫩豆腐一同入锅,加入适量清水或高汤,用小火慢炖至入味。制作过程中通常会加入姜片、葱段等调味料,使味道更加鲜美。
Stir-Fried ShrimpOil-blasted shrimp is a Chinese dish made with fresh river shrimp, quickly stir-fried in hot oil. Shrimp are deveined,留尾, marinated with wine and salt, then stir-fried rapidly in hot oil with葱姜蒜 for aroma, finished with a touch of soy sauce and sugar to make the meat tender and shiny red.
Braised Meat and Tofu Chicken CasseroleBraised meat and tofu chicken casserole is made with tofu chicken and fatty pork, slowly stewed in a clay pot with broth or water until tender and fragrant.
Beef StewBeef stew is a nutritious dish primarily made with fresh beef, paired with various vegetables and spices. The preparation typically involves cutting the beef into pieces, combining it with vegetables in a pot, adding appropriate seasonings and water, then slowly simmering for several hours until the beef becomes tender and the broth becomes rich.
White-Cut ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with tender chicken as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to preserve the original flavor of the meat. The preparation method mainly involves boiling the whole chicken until cooked, then cutting it into small pieces. The skin turns golden and tempting, while the meat remains fresh, tender, and juicy.
Crab Roe Stir-Fried Hoof TendonA Chinese dish made by stir-frying crab roe and pork tendons with aromatics, resulting in a rich, savory flavor and tender texture.