Fangyuan Hong Restaurant (Hedong Street Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 271, Hedong Street
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. 271, Hedong Street. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Small Fish and Shrimp, Shanghu Snail, Rich Soup with Dried Bamboo Shoots and Pigskin.
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: 4.0
- Address: No. 271, Hedong Street
- Popular dishes: Small Fish and Shrimp, Shanghu Snail, Rich Soup with Dried Bamboo Shoots and Pigskin, Stir-Fried Eel Back, Corn Pancake
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Dishes
Small Fish and ShrimpA dish featuring small fish and shrimp, typically pan-fried or stir-fried with葱姜蒜, seasoned with a touch of soy sauce, cooking wine, or chili for flavor.
Shanghu SnailA dish made from Shanghu snails stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, and garlic, offering a rich, spicy flavor.
Rich Soup with Dried Bamboo Shoots and PigskinMade from dried bamboo shoots and pork skin, slow-cooked for a rich, creamy broth with a soft, gelatinous texture.
Stir-Fried Eel BackA dish made by quickly stir-frying eel back meat with garlic, ginger, and chili for a rich, savory flavor.
Corn PancakeCorn cake is a Chinese pan-fried dish using fresh corn kernels as the main ingredient. Mix corn with a little starch, add salt and egg, stir well, then fry in a pan until golden brown on both sides, creating a crispy outside and tender inside.
Steamed Salted ChickenA classic Cantonese cold dish made by boiling fresh chicken and serving it chilled, with a savory, salty flavor.
Braised Beef with Chinese Cabbage and VermicelliA savory Chinese dish featuring beef, Chinese cabbage, and vermicelli simmered together until tender and flavorful.
Pine-Leaf Steamed Pork with Rice FlourA traditional Chinese dish featuring seasoned pork steamed with rice flour and wrapped in bamboo leaves, resulting in a fragrant, tender texture.
Braised Yellow BeefA Chinese dish made by slow-cooking yellow beef with soy sauce, sugar, and wine until tender and flavorful.
Braised Fish Roe and Fish BladderA Chinese dish made by braising fish roe and fish bladder with seasonings, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Braised Crucian CarpBraised crucian carp is a Chinese dish featuring crucian carp as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then simmered with葱姜蒜, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until the sauce thickens and the fish absorbs the flavors.
Scallion Oil Poached ChickenScallion oil white-cut chicken is a Chinese dish made from a whole chicken, boiled, cooled, and sliced. Ingredients include chicken, scallions, and ginger slices. The chicken is poached with ginger, then chilled in ice water to make the meat firm and smooth, then sliced and served with scallion oil made by frying scallions.
Scallion Oil ClamsScallion oil clams are made with fresh clams, scallions, ginger slices, and a scallion oil sauce. Clams are cleaned, boiled, drained, then mixed with sautéed scallions to infuse the aroma.
Garlic Stem and Pork Belly Stir-fryA classic Sichuan dish featuring stir-fried pork belly with garlic stems, seasoned with fermented bean paste and spices.
Fried Rice with EggsFried rice with eggs is a home-style dish primarily made from rice, eggs, and green onions. The method involves breaking up leftover rice, mixing eggs with a pinch of salt, heating a wok with oil, pouring in the egg mixture to cook until set, then adding the rice and stir-frying. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and适量 salt, and stir-fry evenly.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.