Jiangnan Yachu · Jiangnan Kitchen (Xietang Old Street Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Room 101, Building 13; Room 102, Building 14, Xietang Old Street District, No. 1088, Songtao 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 Room 101, Building 13; Room 102, Building 14, Xietang Old Street District, No. 1088, Songtao 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: Sizzling Eel丝 with Noodles, White Jade Square Cake, Signature Braised Beef Short Ribs.
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: 4.7
- Address: Room 101, Building 13; Room 102, Building 14, Xietang Old Street District, No. 1088, Songtao Street
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel丝 with Noodles, White Jade Square Cake, Signature Braised Beef Short Ribs, Truffle Roasted Pork Belly, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish
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Dishes
Sizzling Eel丝 with NoodlesA dish featuring tender eel strips wrapped in thin dough, finished with a hot oil pour for aromatic flavor.
White Jade Square CakeA steamed cake made from glutinous rice flour and starch, known for its soft texture and sweet taste, often served with osmanthus honey or red bean paste.
Signature Braised Beef Short RibsA premium beef short rib dish slowly braised in a savory sauce of soy, sugar, and spices, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a glossy finish.
Truffle Roasted Pork BellyA premium pork belly marinated in secret sauce and slow-roasted to perfection, topped with black truffle for an exquisite aroma and rich flavor.
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 and Gorgon Fruit CheeseOsmanthus and Gorgon Fruit Cheese is a Chinese dessert. Main ingredients include fresh or dried gorgon fruit (fox nuts), milk or light cream, sugar, and dried osmanthus flowers. The basic method involves soaking or cooking the gorgon fruit until soft. Milk and sugar are heated, then a gelling agent like gelatin or agar is added. The cooked gorgon fruit and dried osmanthus are mixed in, poured into molds, and refrigerated until set. The result is a creamy white jelly with evenly distributed gorgon fruit pieces and osmanthus flowers, offering a smooth texture with milky and floral osmanthus aromas.
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.
Roast DuckRoast duck is one of the特色 dishes of Beijing, made from high-quality meat ducks using a hanging oven roasting method. The finished product has a reddish-gold color, tender meat, and rich flavor.
Old Suzhou Sugar PorridgeA traditional Suzhou-style sweet dish made with glutinous rice and brown sugar, slow-cooked to a thick, sweet consistency, often flavored with osmanthus blossoms.
Suzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage PastriesTraditional Suzhou pastries made with glutinous rice flour, red bean paste, and sesame, crafted using time-honored techniques. Soft, sweet, and delicately shaped, these treats reflect the refined flavors of Jiangnan cuisine.
Lotus Pond Stir-FryLotus Pond Stir-Fry is a Chinese stir-fried dish primarily made with lotus root, snow peas, carrots, and wood ear mushrooms. The ingredients are sliced or julienned, blanched separately, then quickly stir-fried with a small amount of minced garlic. Finally, it is seasoned and thickened with a light sauce.
Crispy Beijing Roast DuckA classic Chinese dish featuring crispy-skinned duck served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, and fresh vegetables.
Lime Vinegar Spare RibsLime sweet and sour spare ribs use pork spare ribs as the main ingredient. After blanching and frying until slightly golden, they are simmered with sugar, vinegar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and lime juice to infuse flavor and coat in a rich sweet and sour sauce, then garnished with lime slices or zest for aroma.
Flavorful EggplantFragrant eggplant is a home-style dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is cut into pieces, deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, then stir-fried with a specially prepared seasoning to create a unique flavor.
Gizzard Lily CheeseA fusion dessert combining sweet gizzard lily (芡实) with creamy cheese, offering a delicate and unique flavor profile.