Yang Cheng Ya Yuan · Yang Cheng Lake Fresh (Bafen Town Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.9
X012 (Hubin South Road)
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 X012 (Hubin South 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: Salted Egg Yolk Baked Glacial Eggplant, Steamed Yangcheng Lake River Shrimp, Saucy Yellow Beef.
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: 4.9
- Address: X012 (Hubin South Road)
- Popular dishes: Salted Egg Yolk Baked Glacial Eggplant, Steamed Yangcheng Lake River Shrimp, Saucy Yellow Beef, Home-style Crispy Pork Strips, Red Date Dongpo Pork
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Dishes
Salted Egg Yolk Baked Glacial EggplantSelected high-quality glacial eggplants are sliced, coated with salted egg yolk paste, and baked at high temperature. Crispy outside, tender inside, rich in salty aroma, with the creamy flavor of salted egg yolk perfectly blending with the mild sweetness of eggplant.
Steamed Yangcheng Lake River ShrimpFresh Yangcheng Lake river shrimp steamed quickly to preserve natural flavor, served with ginger and scallions for a clean, savory taste.
Saucy Yellow BeefA dish made with yellow beef stewed in a savory sauce, tender and flavorful.
Home-style Crispy Pork StripsHome-style crispy pork slices is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The pork is cut into strips or slices, marinated with rice wine, salt, and starch, then coated in a thin layer of batter before being deep-fried until golden and crispy. The finished dish has a crunchy exterior and tender interior, offering a deliciously crispy texture.
Red Date Dongpo PorkA slow-cooked pork dish infused with red dates, sugar, and rice wine, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a sweet aroma.
Steamed Yangcheng Lake White SilkSteamed Yangcheng Lake White Silk is made from premium crab meat of Yangcheng Lake, carefully processed and steamed. Tender texture, smooth mouthfeel, and natural flavor highlight the authentic taste of crab meat.
Hermes Pigskin SoupA rich soup made from slow-cooked pork skin, seasoned with broth and ginger for a gelatinous, nourishing texture.
Braised Old GooseA richly flavored dish made by slow-cooking aged goose in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and wine.
Braised Taro with Meat SauceA Chinese dish featuring tender taro stir-fried with seasoned minced meat, resulting in a savory and aromatic flavor.
Bamboo Shell and Soy Noodles Stir-fryA traditional Chinese dish featuring fresh clams and soy noodles, stir-fried with aromatics for a savory, satisfying flavor.
Soy Sauce River Shrimp from Yangcheng LakeFresh river shrimp from Yangcheng Lake stir-fried with soy sauce, resulting in a savory and slightly sweet dish with tender shrimp.
Signature Braised Softshell TurtleFresh softshell turtle is slowly braised with a secret sauce and spices, resulting in tender meat and rich, flavorful broth.
Eel with IntentionFresh eel is the main ingredient in 'Eel with Intention', paired with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings, prepared by steaming or braising. The texture is smooth and tender, with a fresh and savory broth highlighting the eel's natural flavor.
Braised Lotus Seed with ShrimpChicken head rice stir-fried with shrimp is a dish primarily made with chicken head rice and fresh shrimp. The preparation involves first cleaning the shrimp and marinating them with cooking wine, salt, and other seasonings. Next, the chicken head rice is cooked and set aside. Then, heat oil in a wok, sauté葱姜蒜 (scallions, ginger, and garlic) until fragrant, add the shrimp and stir-fry until they change color. Finally, add the chicken head rice, season with salt and other seasonings, and quickly stir-fry until well combined.
Ginseng Mushroom Braised Pig's TrotterA savory dish featuring tender pig's trotter braised with ginseng mushrooms, offering a rich and umami flavor.