Old Pot House Earth Pot (Meili Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.8
No. 10 Shengfa Road
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. 10 Shengfa Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Potato Cubes, Taro Noodles, Dried Green Beans.
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: 3.8
- Address: No. 10 Shengfa Road
- Popular dishes: Potato Cubes, Taro Noodles, Dried Green Beans, Oil-fried gluten noodles, Lettuce
China trip · China travel
Traveling in China? For your China trip and China travel needs—finding great food, discovering beautiful sights, ordering dishes, and communicating—Dragon Mate can handle it all. Dragon Mate is the most useful assistant for traveling in China.

Dishes
Potato CubesPotato cubes are a dish primarily made with potatoes. After cutting the potatoes into cube-shaped pieces, they are processed by frying or boiling, then seasoned and cooked with various spices. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, stewing, or steaming, often enhanced with辅料 such as green onions, ginger, and garlic to improve flavor.
Taro NoodlesA Chinese home-style dish made with taro starch noodles, stir-fried with vegetables or meat for a smooth and chewy texture.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Oil-fried gluten noodlesOil-fried gluten balls are made from wheat dough that is fermented and then deep-fried, forming hollow spherical shapes with a crispy outer shell and a porous interior. To prepare them, the dough is shaped into small balls and fried in hot oil until they expand, turn golden brown, and are then drained of excess oil. They are commonly used in stir-fries or stews, absorbing the broth to create a rich and flavorful texture.
LettuceBamboo shoot is a refreshing vegetable dish primarily made with fresh bamboo shoots. The preparation method is simple, usually involving washing, slicing or shredding the shoots, and then cooking them through various methods such as stir-frying, mixing, or boiling. A small amount of seasoning can be added during cooking to preserve the natural flavor of the bamboo shoots.
Lotus Root SlicesLotus root slices are made from fresh lotus roots, washed and sliced, then combined with seasonings such as garlic and chili peppers, and cooked by stir-frying or served cold. The dish showcases the natural white color of the lotus root slices, offering a crisp and tender texture—making it a refreshing home-style delicacy.
Taro Sweet Potato BallsTaro sweet potato balls are a type of dumpling dish made primarily from sweet potatoes and taro. Steam the sweet potatoes and taro until soft, then mash them into a paste. Add an appropriate amount of glutinous rice flour and sugar, mix well, knead into a dough, shape into small balls, and deep-fry in oil until golden and crispy.
Shiitake MushroomShiitake mushrooms, using fresh shiitake as the main ingredient, can be cooked into various delicious dishes after cleaning. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, stewing, and steaming. Shiitake mushrooms have a rich, tender texture, a delightful flavor, a unique aroma, and are highly nutritious with certain medicinal properties.
Spicy Crispy Pork StripsSpicy crispy pork strips are made from pork tenderloin, sliced into strips, coated with starch and egg, then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Then stir-fried with chili, garlic, and ginger to infuse flavor.
Chicken gizzardChicken gizzard is a dish made from the stomach of chickens. The basic preparation method usually includes cleaning, boiling, and seasoning. Before cooking, it is typically marinated with salt or cooking wine, then cooked using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or grilling, and finally enhanced with various spices to improve flavor.