Old House Farmhouse Cuisine (Lucheng Road Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 741 Lucheng Road
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. 741 Lucheng Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongpo Pork, Scallion stir-fried with earth eggs, Pine Nut 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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 741 Lucheng Road
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Pork, Scallion stir-fried with earth eggs, Pine Nut Mandarin Fish, Authentic Free-range Chicken Soup, Steamed Stinky Tofu
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Dishes
Dongpo PorkDongpo pork, made primarily from fatty pork belly, is slowly stewed for a long time until it becomes tender and melts in the mouth. The dish is enhanced with caramel color, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and other seasonings to create a rich and flavorful taste.
Scallion stir-fried with earth eggsScallion stir-fried with free-range eggs is a home-style dish made primarily from fresh scallions and free-range eggs. The preparation is simple: wash and chop the scallions, and beat the eggs. Heat oil in a pan, pour in the egg mixture and cook until set, then add the scallion pieces and stir-fry briefly. Season with salt to taste.
Pine Nut Mandarin FishSongzi Gu Yu is a dish made from mandarin fish and pine nuts. The fish is scored, fried until crispy, then stir-fried with sautéed pine nuts and drizzled with sweet and sour sauce, resulting in crispy exterior and tender interior with nutty aroma.
Authentic Free-range Chicken SoupA traditional chicken soup made with free-range chicken and herbal ingredients, slowly simmered for a rich, nourishing broth.
Steamed Stinky TofuA dish made by steaming fermented tofu with seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, resulting in a soft, savory flavor.
Steamed Giant PrawnA Cantonese dish featuring fresh giant prawns steamed in seasoned water, served with soy sauce or garlic dip.
Braised Old CucumberA classic Chinese home-style dish made by slow-cooking old cucumbers in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics.
Braised Bream from Yangcheng LakeFresh bream from Yangcheng Lake is braised with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics to create a rich, savory dish with tender fish and glossy sauce.
Braised ChickenBraised chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine after blanching. The chicken is cut into pieces, stir-fried or blanched, then slowly stewed with seasonings until tender and glossy.
Peanuts with Radish DriedA dish of peanuts stir-fried with dried radish, offering a savory and crunchy texture.
Steamed White EggplantSteamed white eggplant is a delicate dish made by steaming tender white eggplants and seasoning with garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a mild, savory flavor.