Old Shandong Farmhouse
农家菜 · ⭐ 3.8
Opposite the East Gate of Nanhuan Bridge Vegetable Market, Sutongli Highway
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 Opposite the East Gate of Nanhuan Bridge Vegetable Market, Sutongli Highway. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stove Pot Chicken, Cold-Sliced Beef Shank, Fried Anchovies.
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: 3.8
- Address: Opposite the East Gate of Nanhuan Bridge Vegetable Market, Sutongli Highway
- Popular dishes: Stove Pot Chicken, Cold-Sliced Beef Shank, Fried Anchovies, Fried Silkworm Pupae, Steamed Freshwater Shrimp
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Dishes
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Cold-Sliced Beef ShankA cold dish made from beef shank that is braised, chilled, and sliced thinly. It has a tender yet chewy texture with savory seasoning.
Fried AnchoviesA dish made by frying fresh anchovies after marinating them, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender, savory interior.
Fried Silkworm PupaeDeep-fried silkworm pupae is a dish featuring silkworm pupae as the main ingredient. After cleaning fresh or pickled pupae, they are coated in starch or flour and fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. The exterior is crunchy while the inside remains tender.
Steamed Freshwater ShrimpSteamed prawns with soy sauce is a Chinese dish made primarily with fresh river shrimp. The shrimp are washed and quickly blanched in boiling water until they turn color, then drained. It is typically served with a prepared dipping sauce made from minced ginger, sliced scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Internet SteakA dish featuring beef steak marinated in sauce and pan-fried with vegetables, known for its tender texture and rich flavor.
Egg Yolk Stewed Swimming CrabFresh swimming crab is stir-fried with savory egg yolk to create a rich, aromatic dish with tender meat and crispy texture.
Spicy Chicken with ChiliSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, seasoned with large amounts of chili peppers and spices. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, then stir-fried at high heat with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings to allow the chicken to fully absorb the spicy and fragrant flavors, resulting in a bright red color and a distinctive numbingly spicy, savory taste.
Spiced RadishPickled radish is a traditional preserved dish primarily made from radishes. The preparation involves slicing or cubing the radishes, salting them, then adding seasonings such as soy sauce, sugar, and garlic for further pickling until fully flavored. The finished pickled radish has a crisp and tender texture with a rich, savory sauce aroma.
Braised Eggplant in Soy SauceStir-fried eggplant with soy sauce is a home-style dish primarily made from eggplant. After frying, the eggplant develops a crispy outer skin while maintaining a soft interior. It is then combined with a specially prepared sauce, allowing the eggplant to fully absorb the rich aroma and flavor of the sauce, resulting in a deeply savory and aromatic dish.
Stir-Fried Greens with MushroomsFresh greens stir-fried with mushrooms, a simple and healthy dish that highlights the natural flavors of vegetables and fungi.
Fragrant Toona Sinensis Stir-Fried with EggsA traditional Chinese dish made by stir-frying fresh香椿芽 (toona sinensis) with eggs, resulting in a fragrant and tender dish.