Xiang Ju Fang Home-style Cuisine (Renmin Road Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
No. 2178 Renmin 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. 2178 Renmin Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stir-Fried Pork Ribs, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Signature Squirrel Fish.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 2178 Renmin Road
- Popular dishes: Stir-Fried Pork Ribs, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Signature Squirrel Fish, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Century Egg Tofu
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Dishes
Stir-Fried Pork RibsA dish made by stir-frying pork ribs with vegetables like green peppers and onions, resulting in a crispy and flavorful meal.
Spicy Cauliflower in Hot PotDry Pot Cauliflower is a home-style dish primarily made with fresh cauliflower, pork belly, and dried chilies. The preparation typically involves stir-frying pork belly until slightly golden, then adding minced garlic and dried chilies to release aroma, followed by stir-frying the cauliflower until just cooked through. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stir-fried evenly.
Signature Squirrel FishSignature squirrel fish features fresh mandarin fish, deboned and cut into pieces, coated with starch paste and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Topped with a sweet-sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, tomato ketchup, scallions, ginger, and garlic, resulting in a tender interior and crunchy exterior with a bright red glaze.
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.
Century Egg TofuPidan tofu is a traditional dish made primarily from century eggs and soft tofu. The preparation is simple: chop the century eggs and mix them with the soft tofu, then season with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and other seasonings, mixing well.
Braised Pork BellyHome-style braised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish, primarily made with pork belly. The preparation involves cutting the pork into pieces, stir-frying until slightly golden, then adding caramel color, cooking wine, soy sauce, and other seasonings to slowly braise until the meat is tender and the sauce is rich.
Spicy and Sour Fish SkinSour and spicy fish skin is a dish made primarily from fish skin, sliced or shredded and mixed with chili, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings. The fish skin is usually blanched or boiled first, then seasoned and mixed to absorb the sour and spicy flavors.
Silver Fish Fried with EggsA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying fresh silver fish with beaten eggs, resulting in a tender and savory flavor.
Silver Fish and Water Shield SoupA classic Jiangnan dish made with fresh silver fish and water shield, simmered in broth for a delicate, savory flavor.
Yangtze BeanA Chinese home-style dish made with fresh broad beans stir-fried with minced pork, chili, and garlic, offering a savory and slightly spicy flavor.