Youqian Chinese Restaurant
特色菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 86-8 Binhe 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. 86-8 Binhe Road. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Health-Promoting Black Tofu, Signature Sea Cucumber Rice Bowl, Signature Crispy Squab Quartered.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 86-8 Binhe Road
- Popular dishes: Health-Promoting Black Tofu, Signature Sea Cucumber Rice Bowl, Signature Crispy Squab Quartered, Seasonal Vegetables, White-Cut Chicken
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Dishes
Health-Promoting Black TofuHealth-preserving black tofu is made from black beans, soaked, ground into pulp, boiled, and coagulated with brine. It has a smooth texture and is rich in plant protein and trace elements. No artificial colors or preservatives are added during production, preserving the natural flavor of the ingredients.
Signature Sea Cucumber Rice BowlA dish featuring fresh sea cucumber stir-fried with rice, egg, and scallions, offering a savory and satisfying meal.
Signature Crispy Squab QuarteredMade with high-quality squab around 28 days old, marinated, air-dried, and then deep-fried or roasted at high temperature. The key features are a golden crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. The whole squab is evenly cut into four pieces before serving for easy sharing. Main ingredient is squab, seasoned with basic condiments like salt, sugar, and five-spice powder.
Seasonal VegetablesSeasonal vegetables is a dish primarily made with fresh, seasonal vegetables, prepared through simple cooking methods such as stir-frying, steaming, or cold mixing, to preserve the vegetables' natural flavors and nutritional value.
White-Cut ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with tender chicken as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to preserve the original flavor of the meat. The preparation method mainly involves boiling the whole chicken until cooked, then cutting it into small pieces. The skin turns golden and tempting, while the meat remains fresh, tender, and juicy.
Steamed Eel with Royal Mushroom SauceSteamed Eel with Royal Mushroom Sauce is a dish made with fresh river eel, steamed with a specially prepared royal mushroom sauce. Main ingredients include river eel, and a sauce made from mushrooms such as shiitake, king oyster mushrooms, and porcini, along with ginger and scallions. The cleaned eel is cut into sections, coated evenly with the mushroom sauce, and steamed until cooked. The royal mushroom sauce is prepared by stir-frying chopped assorted mushrooms with seasonings like soy sauce and oyster sauce, resulting in a rich and savory flavor. The finished dish features tender eel meat with a pronounced mushroom aroma and a thick, flavorful sauce.
Golden Sour Beef SoupA spicy and tangy dish featuring tender beef slices simmered in a rich, golden sour broth made with tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices.