Manjiangyu · Suzhou Cuisine · Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish (Pingjiang Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 109, Dinghuisi Lane
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 No. 109, Dinghuisi Lane. 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, Mother's Braised Pork Belly, Hand-Deveined Crystal 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: 4.6
- Address: No. 109, Dinghuisi Lane
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Mother's Braised Pork Belly, Hand-Deveined Crystal Shrimp, Signature Spicy Chicken, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish
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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.
Mother's Braised Pork BellyMother's braised pork belly is a home-style dish primarily made with pork belly. The preparation involves cutting the pork into pieces, stir-frying until slightly golden, then adding caramel color and soy sauce for stewing until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Hand-Deveined Crystal ShrimpA refined dish featuring fresh river shrimp peeled by hand, lightly stir-fried until translucent and tender, with a clear, glossy appearance.
Signature Spicy ChickenSignature Spicy Chicken features thigh meat or whole chicken, boiled, cooled, and sliced, then drizzled with a sauce made from chili oil, Sichuan pepper powder, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sesame paste, topped with crushed peanuts and green onions. The dish emphasizes tender chicken and rich sauce.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
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.
Hair Crab with Rice NoodlesA Chinese dish featuring fresh hairy crab and glutinous rice noodles, simmered in a savory sauce to absorb the rich crab flavor.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs are made with pork ribs, marinated and deep-fried until golden. Then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce (made from sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cooking wine) to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior with a glossy red color.
Grass-Tied Dongpo PorkA traditional Chinese dish featuring braised pork belly wrapped in straw and slow-cooked until tender, with a rich, savory flavor.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Stir-fried Pig Kidney with Leek FragranceA dish of stir-fried pig kidney with leek, known for its crisp texture and aromatic flavor.
Crispy Duck香酥鸭 is a dish primarily made with duck, typically using a plump and tender duck that is marinated and then deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy. The preparation involves cleaning the duck thoroughly, seasoning it with spices to infuse flavor, and then frying it in hot oil until golden and crisp, forming a hard crust on the outside while keeping the inner meat juicy and tender.