Cangji Old Hen (Beicang Plaza Branch)
其他美食 · ⭐ 3.8
Beicang Plaza
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 Beicang Plaza. It is a 其他美食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Homestyle Three Delicacies Stew, Sichuan-style Mao Xue Wang, Dry-Drained Large Dumplings.
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: 其他美食
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Beicang Plaza
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Three Delicacies Stew, Sichuan-style Mao Xue Wang, Dry-Drained Large Dumplings, Signature Salted Pork, Signature Salted Water Goose
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Dishes
Homestyle Three Delicacies StewA hearty stew made with pork, chicken, and shrimp, simmered with mushrooms and greens for a rich, comforting flavor.
Sichuan-style Mao Xue WangChuan-style Mao Xue Wang is a hot pot dish featuring duck blood, tripe, beef intestine, bean sprouts, and tofu skin, stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, and doubanjiang, then simmered in broth.
Dry-Drained Large DumplingsA dish of large meat dumplings boiled and drained, then tossed with sesame oil, soy sauce, and scallions for a savory, satisfying bite.
Signature Salted PorkA premium cured pork dish made by salting, air-drying, and slow-smoking, resulting in a rich, savory flavor and tender texture.
Signature Salted Water GooseA signature dish featuring old goose simmered in salted water with spices, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Signature Old Hen Chicken SoupA nourishing soup made from slow-cooked old hen with medicinal ingredients like goji berries and red dates, known for its rich flavor and health benefits.
Stir-Fried SpinachStir-fried spinach is a simple home-style dish, primarily made with fresh spinach. The method involves washing and cutting the spinach into segments, heating oil in a pan, adding minced garlic to sauté until fragrant, then quickly stir-frying in the spinach. Season with salt and a small amount of chicken essence, and remove from heat once the spinach is just cooked through.
Fungal Chicken StewA vegetarian stew made with fried tofu and vegetables, simmered in a savory broth.
Braised Pork BellyA classic Chinese dish made with pork belly braised in soy sauce, sugar, and wine until tender and flavorful.
Braised Chicken Feet with Tiger SkinHǔpí Jīzhǎo is made primarily from chicken feet. The chicken feet are deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy and bubbled, then marinated with seasonings to absorb flavor. Finally, they are steamed to allow the taste to penetrate into the inner parts, creating a texture resembling tiger skin.