Suzhou Old Restaurant · Sweet and Sour Carp · Suzhou Cuisine
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 11, Baita East 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. 11, Baita East 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: Braised Pork Ribs with Rock Sugar and Plum, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Szechuan Pepper 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: 3.7
- Address: No. 11, Baita East Road
- Popular dishes: Braised Pork Ribs with Rock Sugar and Plum, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Szechuan Pepper Beef, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Szechuan Salted Chicken with Chili
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Dishes
Braised Pork Ribs with Rock Sugar and PlumA Chinese dish featuring pork ribs simmered with rock sugar and dried plums, resulting in a sweet and tangy flavor.
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
Szechuan Pepper BeefHangzhou pepper beef is a dish primarily made with beef tenderloin and Hangzhou peppers. To prepare, first cut the beef into strips and marinate with seasonings until flavorful. Then, slice the Hangzhou peppers into segments. Next, heat oil in a wok, quickly stir-fry the beef strips until they change color, add the pepper segments, and continue to stir-fry. Finally, season with salt and soy sauce as needed, stir well, and serve.
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.
Szechuan Salted Chicken with ChiliA classic Sichuan dish made by stir-frying crispy fried chicken with dried chilies and Sichuan pepper, seasoned with salt and spices for a bold, spicy flavor.
Seaweed SoupSeaweed soup is a simple and refreshing dish, primarily made with seaweed and supplemented with ingredients such as eggs and dried shrimp. The preparation typically involves cutting the seaweed into small pieces, adding it to boiling water along with seasonings, then stirring in beaten eggs and dried shrimp before boiling again and serving.
Suzhou-style Stir-fried ShrimpA classic Suzhou dish made by quickly stir-frying fresh river shrimp in hot oil with ginger, garlic, and a touch of sugar and rice wine, resulting in crispy shells and tender meat with a savory-sweet flavor.
Wine-Scented Gold CloverA dish made by stir-frying golden clover with yellow wine and garlic, resulting in a fresh, tender texture and rich wine aroma.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.