Xinlin Restaurant (Yushan North Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 9-1, Yushan North Road
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. 9-1, Yushan North 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: Spiced Century Egg Salad, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Spicy Cucumber Salad.
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: 3.8
- Address: No. 9-1, Yushan North Road
- Popular dishes: Spiced Century Egg Salad, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Braised Pork with Chestnuts, Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard Greens
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Dishes
Spiced Century Egg SaladCold mixed century eggs is a chilled dish featuring century eggs as the main ingredient. The eggs are peeled, sliced, and mixed with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. No cooking required.
Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-FryDì Sān Xiān is a classic Chinese dish made primarily with eggplant, potato, and green pepper. The ingredients are first cut into pieces, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings to allow the flavors to fully penetrate, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Spicy Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a home-style cold dish primarily made with cucumbers. The preparation is simple: wash the cucumbers, crush them by hand, then mix with minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and seasonings.
Braised Pork with ChestnutsBraised pork belly with chestnuts is a Chinese dish featuring pork belly and chestnuts. After blanching the pork to remove odor, it's simmered slowly with chestnuts and seasonings like soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until tender and flavorful. The dish has a glossy red color and rich taste.
Steamed Pork Belly with Preserved Mustard GreensMeigancai steamed pork belly is a dish primarily made with pork belly and meigancai (pickled mustard greens). The pork belly is cut into pieces, blanched to remove any odor, then combined with meigancai in a bowl. Seasonings such as soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine are added before steaming until the meat becomes tender and fully infused with flavor. Finally, it is inverted onto a serving plate.
Water Celery and Tofu Skin SaladA refreshing cold dish made with water celery and tofu skin, lightly dressed with garlic and sesame oil.
Stir-fried Chicken GizzardsA dish made by stir-frying chicken gizzards with vegetables like bell peppers and onions, resulting in a crisp and savory 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.
Braised Crucian CarpBraised crucian carp is a Chinese dish featuring crucian carp as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then simmered with葱姜蒜, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until the sauce thickens and the fish absorbs the flavors.
Garlic Cucumber SaladGarlic cucumber is a cold dish made primarily from cucumbers and garlic. After washing, the cucumbers are sliced or cut into strips, then mixed with minced garlic, salt, vinegar, and sesame oil. The preparation is simple and does not require heating.
Clam and Egg StewA traditional Chinese dish made with fresh clams and eggs, gently steamed to create a silky, savory stew.
Stir-fried Eggs with LeeksScallion omelet is a home-style dish made primarily with scallions and eggs. Wash and chop the scallions, and beat the eggs. Heat oil in a pan, first cook the eggs and set aside, then stir-fry the scallions, and finally mix in the eggs and stir well.