Su Huai Courtyard (Fenghuangcheng Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
Fenghuangcheng, No. 288 Changjiang North Road
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 Fenghuangcheng, No. 288 Changjiang North Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Braised Tofu Vermicelli, Xuzhou Earth Pot Chicken.
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: Fenghuangcheng, No. 288 Changjiang North Road
- Popular dishes: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Braised Tofu Vermicelli, Xuzhou Earth Pot Chicken, Signature Braised Pork Belly, Sichuan-Style Boiled Frog
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Dishes
Chopped Chili Fish HeadSteamed fish head with chopped chili is a dish made by steaming a fish head with chopped chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. To prepare, clean the fish head, layer it with chopped chili and other seasonings, then steam until fully cooked.
Braised Tofu VermicelliDa Zhu Gan Si is a dish primarily made with tofu skin, where the tofu is sliced into fine threads, blanched, and then simmered slowly in a rich broth with ingredients such as ham, chicken breast, shrimp, and mushrooms. The preparation emphasizes precise heat control and a flavorful broth, allowing the tofu threads to fully absorb the aromas of the accompanying ingredients.
Xuzhou Earth Pot ChickenXuzhou earth pot chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, cooked with potatoes, green peppers, and other ingredients. The chicken is first stewed until flavorful, then vegetables are added to simmer together, finally heated in an iron pot until the sauce thickens, creating a unique crispy bottom layer.
Signature Braised Pork BellySignature braised pork belly is a traditional delicacy made primarily with pork belly. The pork belly is cut into cubes, first pan-fried until slightly golden, then simmered slowly with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, soy sauce, and other seasonings until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Sichuan-Style Boiled FrogSichuan-style boiled frog is a dish primarily made with frog legs, accompanied by side ingredients such as bean sprouts and leafy greens. The frog legs are blanched or briefly fried, then stir-fried with spices like chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). After the aromatics are cooked, broth or water is added and brought to a boil. Finally, the frog legs and vegetables are simmered together in the pot, and hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma.
Steamed Freshwater ShrimpSteamed prawns with soy sauce is a Chinese dish made primarily with fresh river shrimp. The shrimp are washed and quickly blanched in boiling water until they turn color, then drained. It is typically served with a prepared dipping sauce made from minced ginger, sliced scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Su Bei Beef Noodle SoupA Huaiyang-style dish featuring tender beef and rice noodles, slow-cooked in a savory broth for rich flavor.
ClamClams are a seafood dish primarily made with fresh clams. The preparation typically involves cleaning the clams and steaming or stir-frying them with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, to preserve their natural freshness and flavor.
Sizzling Garlic ShrimpSizzling garlic shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp, garlic, butter or oil, cooked on a hot iron plate. The shrimp are placed on the heated plate, then stir-fried with garlic, salt, and seasonings to absorb the rich aroma of garlic and fat, resulting in tender and chewy texture.