Ban Lan (Suzhou Bay Central Plaza Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 99 Youxiang Road, Taihu New City, Building C, Mall Entrance, 3rd Floor
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. 99 Youxiang Road, Taihu New City, Building C, Mall Entrance, 3rd Floor. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Fresh Purple Seaweed with Shrimp Paste and Sea Urchin, Nine-Year Lily Stir-Fried Black Tiger Prawn Balls, Stewed Abalone with Jin Xian Lotus and Meat Broth.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 99 Youxiang Road, Taihu New City, Building C, Mall Entrance, 3rd Floor
- Popular dishes: Fresh Purple Seaweed with Shrimp Paste and Sea Urchin, Nine-Year Lily Stir-Fried Black Tiger Prawn Balls, Stewed Abalone with Jin Xian Lotus and Meat Broth, Xiamen Satay Hot Pot, Truffle Glazed Lobster with Sticky Rice
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Dishes
Fresh Purple Seaweed with Shrimp Paste and Sea UrchinFresh purple seaweed is mixed with dried shrimp paste and served with sea urchin for a delicate oceanic flavor.
Nine-Year Lily Stir-Fried Black Tiger Prawn BallsMain ingredients are black tiger prawn balls and nine-year lily, stir-fried quickly. The prawn balls are fresh and chewy, while the lily is sweet and crisp, creating a rich textural contrast.
Stewed Abalone with Jin Xian Lotus and Meat BrothA luxurious dish featuring tender abalone stewed with Jin Xian Lotus in rich meat broth, highlighting the harmony of mountain and sea flavors.
Xiamen Satay Hot PotA Xiamen-style hot pot featuring a rich satay sauce base, with ingredients like beef, seafood, tofu, and vegetables cooked in the flavorful broth.
Truffle Glazed Lobster with Sticky RiceFresh lobster is steamed with sticky rice and truffle sauce, then baked to perfection for a rich, aromatic dish.
Taoxi Fragrant Vinegar Mixed Taro StripsTaro is sliced, blanched, then mixed with fragrant vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil. Crisp texture with a refreshing sour aroma, highlighting the delicate fragrance of vinegar and the soft chewiness of taro.
Wuyi Dahongpao Milk JellyA creamy dessert made with Wuyi mountain's famous Dahongpao tea infusion, blended with milk and gelatin for a smooth, aromatic finish.
Oil-Vinegar Sauce Fuding Taro CrispA dish featuring crispy fried Fuding taro with a tangy oil-vinegar dressing, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
Quanzhou Ginger DuckA Fujian specialty dish made with duck and aged ginger, simmered in soy sauce and rice wine for rich, savory flavor.
Ban Lan Yi Pin Rice SoupA comforting rice soup made with rice, preserved meat, greens, and egg, offering a savory and satisfying meal.
Steamed East Mountain Sea Cuttlefish RollFresh East Mountain sea-caught cuttlefish is gently steamed to preserve its natural flavor, resulting in a tender and delicate texture, served with a special dipping sauce.
Seaweed and Bean Sprouts StewWashed seaweed and bean sprouts are quickly stir-fried or briefly stewed, resulting in a crisp texture and fresh taste. Main ingredients are seaweed and bean sprouts, cooked using quick stir-frying or short simmering to preserve nutrients and natural flavor.
Sesame Crusted ChickenA Chinese dish featuring chicken marinated and coated in sesame seeds, then deep-fried to a crispy golden finish.