Dafangyuan Restaurant (Xinyan East Road Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 58, Xinyan Road
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. 58, Xinyan Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Family Feast, Qianmu Lake Fish Head Soup, Tianmuhu Fish Head.
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: 3.8
- Address: No. 58, Xinyan Road
- Popular dishes: Family Feast, Qianmu Lake Fish Head Soup, Tianmuhu Fish Head, Chinese Yam and Wood Ear Mushroom, Shanghai Family Feast
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Dishes
Family FeastFamily Feast is a dish that combines various ingredients, including sliced meat, seafood such as shrimp and fish fillets, vegetables like broccoli and carrots, and soy products such as tofu. These ingredients are carefully prepared and served with a rich broth, making it both nutritious and delicious.
Qianmu Lake Fish Head SoupA rich fish head soup made from fresh bighead carp, simmered with tofu and ginger to create a creamy, savory broth.
Tianmuhu Fish HeadTianmuhu Fish Head is made from fresh fish head sourced from Tianmuhu Lake, simmered with tofu and ham to create a rich, creamy broth and delicate flavor.
Chinese Yam and Wood Ear MushroomStir-fried yam and black fungus is a dish made primarily from yam and black木耳. Peel and slice the yam, soak and clean the black fungus, then stir-fry or blanch together with light seasonings like salt and soy sauce to preserve natural flavors.
Shanghai Family FeastA traditional Shanghai dish featuring a mix of meats, seafood, and vegetables in a rich braised sauce.
Pine Nut Blood RiceA traditional Chinese dessert made with blood rice and pine nuts, offering a sweet, nutty flavor and soft texture.
Braised PufferfishBraised pufferfish is a delicacy made by slow-cooking the cleaned fish in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and ginger.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Blood glutinous riceBlood glutinous rice is a deep red glutinous rice commonly used to make desserts or main dishes. The primary ingredient is blood glutinous rice, which is soaked and then steamed or simmered. It can be paired with辅料 such as red dates, lotus seeds, and longan, or flavored with syrup or milk.
Golden Huadio ChickenA tender chicken dish marinated and stewed with Huangdiao wine, resulting in a rich, aromatic flavor.