Shan Hai Ju · Suzhou Home-style Cuisine · Smoky Clay Pot (Pingjiang Road Branch)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
No. 10 Jianxin Lane (north side of Heji Plaza)
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. 10 Jianxin Lane (north side of Heji Plaza). It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Suzhou-style Mandarin Fish, Mountain Delicacies Tofu, Signature Sauce-Flavored Bullfrog and Duck Tongue Stew.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 10 Jianxin Lane (north side of Heji Plaza)
- Popular dishes: Suzhou-style Mandarin Fish, Mountain Delicacies Tofu, Signature Sauce-Flavored Bullfrog and Duck Tongue Stew, Signature Braised Duck Tongues in Soy Sauce, Pork Trotter and Chicken Claw Stew
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Dishes
Suzhou-style Mandarin FishA classic Suzhou dish featuring a boneless mandarin fish cut into flower-like slices, deep-fried and glazed with sweet and sour sauce, resembling a squirrel in shape.
Mountain Delicacies TofuA vegetarian dish made with soft tofu and mountain delicacies like mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and green peas, stir-fried to a savory and fresh taste.
Signature Sauce-Flavored Bullfrog and Duck Tongue StewA flavorful stew featuring bullfrog and duck tongue simmered in a special sauce, delivering rich aroma and tender texture.
Signature Braised Duck Tongues in Soy SauceThis dish features fresh duck tongues as the main ingredient. After cleaning and blanching, they are braised for about 30 minutes over low heat in a soy-based sauce made with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rock sugar, and spices like star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves. The finished dish has a glossy, reddish-brown color, a tender yet chewy texture, and a rich, savory soy sauce aroma.
Pork Trotter and Chicken Claw StewPork trotters and chicken claws are slowly stewed with soy sauce, cooking wine, and spices, resulting in tender, gelatin-rich meat with a savory flavor.
Suzhou-style Salted Pork and Vegetable RiceA traditional Jiangsu dish made with glutinous rice, salted pork, and greens, simmered together to create a savory, aromatic meal.
HuaDiao Plum ShrimpFresh shrimp marinated in HuaDiao wine and stir-fried with plums, delivering a sweet and sour flavor with tender texture.
Jasmine Ice Tofu PuddingJasmine ice tofu pudding is a cold dessert made from soybeans. After soaking, grinding, filtering, and cooking, it solidifies into tofu, then flavored with jasmine tea or petals and chilled to set. It has a smooth, delicate texture with a fragrant jasmine aroma.
Inherited Fish Dumpling SoupA traditional soup made from fish dumplings crafted using heritage techniques, simmered in rich broth for a delicate and savory flavor.- Scallion Oil ChickenA dish of tender chicken steamed with scallions and ginger, then drizzled with hot oil to enhance aroma.
Butter-Baked CrabFresh crab is baked with butter, garlic, and ginger to create a rich, savory dish with tender meat and aromatic flavor.
Butter-Baked Monkfish HeadA dish featuring fresh monkfish head baked with butter, garlic, and ginger, resulting in a rich, savory flavor and tender texture.