Dachangjing Restaurant (Hetai Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.1
Room 4-109, Hetai Life Plaza, No. 38, Changjingtang Road
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If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Room 4-109, Hetai Life Plaza, No. 38, Changjingtang 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: Homestyle Clay Pot Stewed Lamb Bones, Pot-braised Pork, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish.
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: 4.1
- Address: Room 4-109, Hetai Life Plaza, No. 38, Changjingtang Road
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Clay Pot Stewed Lamb Bones, Pot-braised Pork, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Maoxuewang, 炸大排
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Dishes
Homestyle Clay Pot Stewed Lamb BonesFresh lamb bones are slowly stewed in a traditional clay pot with ginger, scallions, and spices, resulting in tender meat and rich aroma.
Pot-braised PorkBraised pork in a jar is a traditional dish made primarily with fatty pork belly, which is marinated, simmered, and then slowly stewed in a clay pot. To prepare it, the pork belly is cut into pieces, seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, and spices, along with scallions and ginger, placed in the jar, water is added, the jar is sealed, and then gently simmered over low heat until the meat becomes tender and fully infused with 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.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
炸大排炸大排是一道以猪里脊肉为主料的菜肴,将肉片拍松后裹上面粉或淀粉,放入油锅中炸至金黄酥脆。制作过程中通常会加入少量盐、胡椒粉等调味料腌制,提升风味。
Roast DuckRoast duck is one of the特色 dishes of Beijing, made from high-quality meat ducks using a hanging oven roasting method. The finished product has a reddish-gold color, tender meat, and rich flavor.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Soy Sauce ShrimpSoy sauce shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp and seasoned with soy sauce, ginger slices, and other ingredients. The shrimp is blanched or stir-fried and then combined with soy sauce, scallions, and garlic to absorb the rich flavor, resulting in tender and delicious meat.
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.
Eel SauceEel stew is a Chinese dish made primarily with eel. After cleaning and deboning, the eel is cut into pieces, mixed with starch and egg white, then cooked in broth or water and thickened into a creamy sauce. Common seasonings include green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and cooking wine, resulting in a smooth, tender texture with a rich, thick sauce.