Kao Shan Tun Northeast Iron Pot (Guoxiang Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
No. 15 Yipin Street, Guoxiang Subdistrict
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. 15 Yipin Street, Guoxiang Subdistrict. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Sour Cabbage, Big Noodle Salad, 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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 15 Yipin Street, Guoxiang Subdistrict
- Popular dishes: Northeast Sour Cabbage, Big Noodle Salad, Dried Green Beans, Dried Mushroom, Vegetarian Sausage
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Dishes
Northeast Sour CabbageNortheastern sour cabbage, made primarily from napa cabbage and fermented. The sour cabbage has a slightly yellow, translucent color and a crisp, tangy taste. It is commonly stewed with pork and vermicelli, making it a classic home-style dish in Northeast China.
Big Noodle SaladDa La Pi is a dish made by mixing thin, transparent rice noodles with fresh vegetables such as cucumber, carrot, and wood ear mushroom, then dressing them with a special sauce. The rice noodles are wide and thin, transparent and elastic, while the vegetables are crisp and refreshing, creating a rich and varied 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.
Dried MushroomDried mushroom is a preserved form of fresh mushrooms, known for its rich aroma and umami flavor. Commonly used in soups, stir-fries, and braised dishes to enhance depth of taste.
Vegetarian SausageVegetarian sausage is a meat-like dish made primarily from soy products, typically using tofu skin or bean curd cut into strips and rolled into a sausage shape, then steamed or fried to set. Ingredients like mushrooms, carrots, and wood ear fungus can be added for flavor. It has an elastic texture and resembles meat sausages in appearance.
Garlic Cucumber SaladGarlic cucumber is a cold dish made primarily from cucumbers and garlic. After washing, the cucumbers are sliced or cut into strips, then mixed with minced garlic, salt, vinegar, and sesame oil. The preparation is simple and does not require heating.
Cornmeal PancakeCornmeal pancakes are a traditional Chinese dish made primarily from corn flour. After fermentation, the dough is pressed against the sides of a heated pan and baked. The outer layer is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft, sweet, and rich in the aroma of corn.
Stewed Goose in Iron PotStewed goose in an iron pot is a nutritious dish made primarily from goose, seasoned with various spices and seasonings and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The broth is rich and flavorful, the meat tender and succulent, preserving the original taste of the goose.
Stewed Chicken in Iron PotStewed chicken in an iron pot is a dish made with chicken, potatoes, vermicelli, and cabbage, slowly cooked in an iron pot. Main ingredients include whole chicken or pieces, potatoes, vermicelli, scallions, ginger, garlic, and seasonings. First blanch the chicken to remove odor, then add vegetables and cook slowly until tender with rich broth.
Stewed Pork Ribs in Iron PotStewed spare ribs in an iron pot is a dish primarily made with pork ribs, seasoned with various spices and herbs, and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The preparation method mainly involves stir-frying the ribs until slightly golden, then adding seasonings and适量 water to slowly braise the ribs until they are tender and the broth is rich.
Stir-fried Live Fish in Iron PotStir-fried live fish in an iron pot is a dish made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with potatoes, vermicelli, tofu, and other ingredients. It is slowly stewed in an iron pot using seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). During preparation, the fish is cleaned and pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then water and additional ingredients are added to simmer together, allowing the fish to absorb the flavors and creating a rich, flavorful broth.