Guo's Sour Fish · Catch the Shrimp (Qimen North Street Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.6
No. 1357, Qimen North Street
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. 1357, Qimen North Street. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chilled Crawfish, Knife-Pounded Cucumber, Steamed Lobster in Original Flavor.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 1357, Qimen North Street
- Popular dishes: Chilled Crawfish, Knife-Pounded Cucumber, Steamed Lobster in Original Flavor, Rooster Stir-Fry, Signature Thirteen-Spice
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Dishes
Chilled CrawfishCold-prepared crayfish is made from fresh crayfish that are cleaned, boiled, and then rapidly cooled to make the meat firm. It is typically braised with spices and seasonings such as Sichuan pepper, star anise, ginger slices, and garlic cloves, then soaked in ice water to enhance its crisp texture.
Knife-Pounded CucumberKnife-pounded cucumber is a cold dish primarily made with cucumber. The cucumber is smashed with the back of a knife and then cut into segments, followed by mixing with seasonings. The preparation typically involves no heating, preserving the crisp texture of the cucumber.
Steamed Lobster in Original FlavorFresh lobster steamed with ginger and scallions to preserve its natural flavor, resulting in tender and delicate meat.
Rooster Stir-FryA stir-fried dish made with tender chicken and spicy seasonings, popular in Chinese households.
Signature Thirteen-SpiceSignature十三香 is a dish marinated with various spices and cooked using chicken or duck meat, along with scallions, ginger, and garlic. The meat is cut into pieces, marinated with thirteen-spice powder and other seasonings, then stir-fried or stewed.
Stir-fried ClamsStir-fried mussels is a dish featuring fresh mussels as the main ingredient. After cleaning, they are stir-fried with garlic, ginger, chili, and other seasonings, then simmered with wine, soy sauce, and a little water until the mussels open. Finally, chopped green onions are sprinkled on top. Proper heat control ensures tender meat and flavorful broth.
Pork head meatPork head meat is a dish made primarily from pig's head. Typically, the pig's head is cleaned thoroughly and then simmered or braised with seasonings to make it flavorful and tender. It is sliced and served on a plate, often as a cold appetizer or hot main course.
Sauce-Braised SnailsA Sichuan dish made by stir-frying snails with fermented bean paste, chili, and garlic for a spicy and 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.
Duck HeadThis duck head dish uses fresh duck heads marinated with a variety of spices to infuse rich flavor. After careful stewing, the duck head meat becomes tender and aromatic. Finally, a适量 of seasoning is sprinkled on top to enhance the layers of taste.
Spicy and Fragrant LobsterSpicy and fragrant lobster stir-fried with Sichuan pepper, chili, and thirteen spices, delivering a bold, numbing heat and rich aroma.