Old Suzhou Restaurant (Lindun Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 2.8
No. 264, Lindun 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. 264, Lindun 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: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Osmanthus Glutinous Rice with Lotus Root.
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: 2.8
- Address: No. 264, Lindun Road
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Osmanthus Glutinous Rice with Lotus Root, Stir-Fried Shrimp, Premium Water Shield Soup
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Dishes
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Osmanthus Glutinous Rice with Lotus RootGuìhuā Táng'ǒu is a dessert made primarily from lotus root and glutinous rice. Glutinous rice is stuffed into the lotus root holes, then boiled, sliced, and simmered with rock sugar and osmanthus flowers.
Stir-Fried ShrimpClear stir-fried shrimp is a dish primarily made with shrimp as the main ingredient. During preparation, vegetables such as green pepper, red pepper, or broccoli are added to enhance color. After washing and draining, the shrimp is quickly stir-fried with seasonings to maintain its fresh and tender texture. The entire dish features bright colors and delicious, tender shrimp.
Premium Water Shield SoupA refined soup made from fresh water shield, often enhanced with chicken or ham, offering a smooth and delicate flavor.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a classic Chinese dish using pork ribs as the main ingredient. The ribs are first fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with seasonings such as sugar, vinegar, and tomato sauce to coat the ribs evenly in a rich sweet-and-sour sauce.
Suzhou-style Lion's Head MeatballsA classic Suzhou dish made of seasoned pork meatballs slowly braised in broth until tender and flavorful.
Lotus Root SlicesLotus root slices are made from fresh lotus roots, washed and sliced, then combined with seasonings such as garlic and chili peppers, and cooked by stir-frying or served cold. The dish showcases the natural white color of the lotus root slices, offering a crisp and tender texture—making it a refreshing home-style delicacy.
Crab Meat TofuCrab meat tofu is a traditional delicacy made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with fresh crab meat and crab roe. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into small pieces, mixing it with sautéed crab meat and roe, adding broth or water, gently simmering, and finally seasoning and reducing the sauce so the tofu fully absorbs the rich crab flavor.
Wine-Scented Gold CloverA dish made by stir-frying golden clover with yellow wine and garlic, resulting in a fresh, tender texture and rich wine aroma.