Xiao Niu Tao Tao Yellow Beef Hot Pot (Shishan Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.7
200 meters west of Exit 1, Tayuan Road Metro Station
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 200 meters west of Exit 1, Tayuan Road Metro Station. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Hua Ying Genuine Duck Blood, Potato, Crispy Pork Strips.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: 200 meters west of Exit 1, Tayuan Road Metro Station
- Popular dishes: Hua Ying Genuine Duck Blood, Potato, Crispy Pork Strips, Grilled Wagyu Beef Skewers, Beef Meatballs
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Dishes
Hua Ying Genuine Duck BloodHua Ying Genuine Duck Blood is made from fresh duck blood, cleaned, coagulated, sliced, and cooked with scallions, ginger, garlic, and coriander through steaming or braising. It has a smooth, tender texture and a fresh, rich aroma unique to duck blood.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Grilled Wagyu Beef SkewersGrilled beef skewers made from tender wagyu cut, marinated and charred over charcoal for a rich, savory flavor.
Beef MeatballsBeef balls are made primarily from beef, which is finely chopped, mixed, and seasoned to form a meat paste. This paste is then shaped into small balls by hand or machine. Finally, the beef balls are boiled in hot water until they float to the surface, indicating they are cooked. The finished beef balls have a fresh, tender texture with a chewy bite.
Special Beef Bone Clear Soup BaseA clear soup base made by slow-cooking beef bones for hours, seasoned with ginger and scallions for a rich, savory flavor.
Stewed Beef BrisketBraised pork belly is a dish primarily made with pork belly (pork neck meat). Typically, the pork belly is sliced and marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger slices, and other seasonings, then blanched or boiled until cooked through. Finally, it is stir-fried with green onion segments, garlic, chili peppers, and other ingredients.
SpinachSpinach is a dish primarily made with fresh spinach as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves washing the spinach, then quickly stir-frying it in hot oil, adding适量 salt and seasonings, and cooking until the spinach becomes tender and vibrant in color.
Tofu SkinTofu skin is a thin sheet-like food made from soybeans. It is typically produced by heating soy milk until a film forms on the surface, which is then removed and dried either by air or sun. It can be prepared by stir-frying, braising, or used as an outer layer to wrap fillings such as minced meat or vegetables. The texture is chewy and elastic.
Snowflake BeefSnowflake beef is made from high-quality beef, named for its red and white marbled texture resembling snowflakes. To prepare it, the beef is sliced thinly, then marinated with a special seasoning before being quickly stir-fried until cooked. The dish showcases the tenderness of the beef perfectly blended with the seasonings.
Fresh Tender Beef SlicesFreshly sliced tender beef uses fresh sirloin or shank meat, thinly sliced and marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, and starch, then quickly stir-fried or blanched to keep the meat tender.
Black Tiger Shrimp DumplingsBlack tiger shrimp balls are made from fresh black tiger shrimp, which are deveined and washed before being minced into a shrimp paste. A suitable amount of starch and egg white is added and mixed until smooth. During cooking, the shrimp paste is squeezed into boiling water to set its shape, then cooked through and removed. It is served with clear soup or seasonings, offering a鲜嫩口感 and rich shrimp flavor.