Firewood Rice Fragrance · Farmhouse Cuisine (Jinguang Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 109, Huangsipu West Road, 40 meters west of RT-Mart
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 No. 109, Huangsipu West Road, 40 meters west of RT-Mart. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Catfish, Steamed Chicken, Stinky Mandarin Fish from Huishan.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 109, Huangsipu West Road, 40 meters west of RT-Mart
- Popular dishes: Braised Catfish, Steamed Chicken, Stinky Mandarin Fish from Huishan, Braised Eel with Chestnuts, Braised Eel with Chestnuts
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Dishes
Braised CatfishA dish made by slow-cooking fresh catfish with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and cooking wine until tender and flavorful.
Steamed ChickenSteamed chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made by steaming chicken with ginger, scallions, and seasonings, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Stinky Mandarin Fish from HuishanA traditional Huizhou dish made by fermenting fresh mandarin fish, then stir-fried to create a unique aroma and tender texture with a savory, slightly pungent flavor.
Braised Eel with ChestnutsA Chinese dish featuring eel and chestnuts braised in a savory sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful meat and sweet, soft chestnuts.
Braised Eel with ChestnutsA Chinese dish made by slow-cooking eel and chestnuts in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine, resulting in tender eel and sweet, soft chestnuts.
Special Old GooseA special old goose dish made with slow-cooked goose and aromatic spices, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Clay Pot Fish Head BurgerClay pot fish head burger features fresh fish head stewed with tofu, mushrooms, and ginger in a clay pot. The broth is rich, and the fish meat is tender and melts in the mouth.
红烧猪脚红烧猪脚是一道以猪脚为主要食材的中式菜肴,通过焯水去腥后与酱油、糖、料酒等调料一同炖煮,使猪脚软糯入味。制作过程中常加入八角、姜片、葱段等香料提升风味。
Braised Chicken Feet with Tiger SkinHǔpí Jīzhǎo is made primarily from chicken feet. The chicken feet are deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy and bubbled, then marinated with seasonings to absorb flavor. Finally, they are steamed to allow the taste to penetrate into the inner parts, creating a texture resembling tiger skin.
Bamboo Shoots with ClamsA Jiangsu-style dish featuring fresh clams and tender grass pea shoots, stir-fried with ginger and scallions and simmered in broth for a delicate, savory flavor.
Pan-fried Handmade TaroA dish made with fresh taro, sliced by hand and pan-fried on a hot iron plate, resulting in a crispy exterior and soft, sweet interior.
Sizzling Beef TenderloinBlack iron plate beef is a dish primarily made with beef, usually using the tenderloin or sirloin cut. The meat is sliced into strips, marinated with seasonings, and then quickly stir-fried on a hot iron plate until cooked through. Onions and green peppers are commonly added during cooking to enhance the flavor and texture.
Fish Roe and Fish BladderFish roe and fish bladder is a dish featuring fish roe and fish bladder as main ingredients. The fish bladder must be cleaned and blanched before stir-frying or stewing with the roe, often enhanced with scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili.