Gu Jiangnan · Suzhou Small Courtyard (Moonlight Pier Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Moonlight Wharf
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 Moonlight Wharf. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Chopped Pepper Thousand Island Fish Head, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Italian Balsamic Glazed Pork Belly.
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: 4.7
- Address: Moonlight Wharf
- Popular dishes: Spicy Chopped Pepper Thousand Island Fish Head, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Italian Balsamic Glazed Pork Belly, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Plum-Infused Wine-Soaked Shrimp
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Dishes
Spicy Chopped Pepper Thousand Island Fish HeadSteamed thousand-island lake fish head with chopped chili, ginger, and scallions, delicately prepared by steaming or stewing to infuse the fish with rich flavors.
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.
Italian Balsamic Glazed Pork BellyPork belly marinated in Italian balsamic vinegar and grilled, served with fresh vegetables for a rich, tangy flavor.
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.
Plum-Infused Wine-Soaked ShrimpFresh shrimp marinated in plum wine and stir-fried with garlic and ginger, resulting in a fragrant, tender dish with a subtle sweet-savory flavor.
Jiangnan Braised PorkJiangnan braised pork uses pork belly as the main ingredient, blanched and then stewed with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger slices, and star anise until tender and glossy.
Corn and Pork Rib SoupA savory soup made with fresh corn and pork ribs, slowly simmered to perfection.
Steamed Tiger Prawn with GarlicFresh tiger prawns steamed with garlic, ginger, and seasonings to bring out their natural sweetness and aroma.
Crab Meat TofuCrab meat tofu is a traditional delicacy made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with fresh crab meat and crab roe. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into small pieces, mixing it with sautéed crab meat and roe, adding broth or water, gently simmering, and finally seasoning and reducing the sauce so the tofu fully absorbs the rich crab flavor.
Sour Beef SoupSour Soup Beef is a dish primarily made with beef rolls,辅料 including enoki mushrooms and yellow chili pepper sauce. The preparation involves boiling the enoki mushrooms and placing them at the bottom of a bowl, then stir-frying the yellow chili pepper sauce, adding broth or water, and cooking the beef rolls until done. Finally, the entire mixture with its sauce is poured into the bowl lined with enoki mushrooms.
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.