Su Sang Gu · Intangible Cultural Heritage · Creative Suzhou Cuisine · Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish (Xie Tang Old Street Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
Nos. 1-6, Unit 1, Building 20, Xietang Old Street, No. 1088 Songtao Street, Suzhou Industrial Park
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 Nos. 1-6, Unit 1, Building 20, Xietang Old Street, No. 1088 Songtao Street, Suzhou Industrial Park. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Suzhou Elegant Four-Taste Platter, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Truffle Lime Oil-Braised Shrimp.
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: 4.8
- Address: Nos. 1-6, Unit 1, Building 20, Xietang Old Street, No. 1088 Songtao Street, Suzhou Industrial Park
- Popular dishes: Suzhou Elegant Four-Taste Platter, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Truffle Lime Oil-Braised Shrimp, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Fried Yellow Croaker
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Dishes
Suzhou Elegant Four-Taste PlatterA refined cold dish featuring four traditional Suzhou flavors: braised beef, steamed white fish, honey-glazed ham, and chilled malan greens.
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
Truffle Lime Oil-Braised ShrimpFresh shrimp stir-fried with lime juice and truffle oil, offering a delicate balance of citrus freshness and earthy truffle aroma.
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.
Fried Yellow CroakerFried yellow croaker is a dish made with fresh yellow croaker. After cleaning and marinating, the fish is coated in starch or flour and deep-fried until golden and crispy. The skin is crunchy while the flesh remains tender and flavorful.
Pure Bud Three White Lion's HeadA traditional Suzhou dish made with pork belly, bamboo shoots, dried mushrooms, and ham, shaped into meatballs and slowly braised for a rich, tender flavor.
Stewed Beef Shank with Kidney BeansA classic Chinese dish featuring tender beef shank and kidney beans simmered in a savory sauce until richly flavorful.
Sū Sāngū Xiangyóu Shàn HúA classic Jiangnan dish made with eel, stir-fried and finished with hot oil to enhance aroma. Tender, flavorful, and traditionally served in a clay pot.
Crab Filling Suzhou-style Dongpo PorkPremium pork belly slow-cooked until tender with a slightly crispy skin, filled with crab meat. Blended with Suzhou-style cooking techniques, offering rich texture and balanced sweet-salty flavor.
Crab Roe Suzhou-style Dongpo PorkA rich, slow-cooked pork belly dish infused with crab roe, showcasing the delicate flavors of Suzhou cuisine.
Crab Roe TofuCrab Roe Tofu is a traditional delicacy featuring tender tofu and crab roe as its main ingredients. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into pieces, then stewing it together with fragrant crab roe, delicate crab meat, and appropriate seasonings until the tofu absorbs the rich flavors and the aroma of crab fills the air. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served in a dish, showcasing an appealing yellow-and-white color combination.
Squirrel FishA traditional Chinese dish made from a whole fish, typically carp or perch, cut into fillets and deep-fried to a crispy texture, then coated in a sweet and sour sauce. It is named for its resemblance to a squirrel's tail.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Squirrel GrouperFresh grouper is scored, deep-fried to set shape, then stir-fried quickly with sweet and sour sauce. The dish resembles a squirrel, with crispy exterior and tender interior, offering a balanced sweet and sour flavor and golden color.