Chaoxiangji (Furong Garden Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.6
No. 55 Furong 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. 55 Furong North Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pork Shoulder Tendon, Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Tendon Meat.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 55 Furong North Road
- Popular dishes: Pork Shoulder Tendon, Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Tendon Meat, Fried Tofu Skin, Beef Rice Noodles
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Dishes
Pork Shoulder TendonPork knuckle dish made from the front leg tendon, simmered or braised with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, and sugar for a chewy, elastic texture.
Spicy Twelve-Flavor CrawfishSpicy crayfish is made with fresh crayfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with a blend of spices such as star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, and chili. First, the crayfish are cleaned and blanched to remove any fishy odor, then the spices are fried in oil until fragrant, followed by stir-frying the crayfish. Finally, water is added and the dish is simmered until fully flavored.
Tendon MeatAnglo is a dish made primarily from long strips of beef taken from the back of the cow, sliced thinly using precise knife skills, and then cooked with specially prepared seasonings. Its meat is tender and flavorful, making it a popular choice for hot pot or barbecue.
Fried Tofu SkinFried tofu skin is a traditional snack made primarily from tofu skin. After careful selection, soaking, and slicing, the tofu skin is deep-fried until golden and crispy. The finished product has an appealing color and a rich, layered texture.
Beef Rice NoodlesBeef rice noodles is a dish primarily made with beef and rice noodles. The rice noodles, known as 'kway teow' in some regions, are wide flat rice vermicelli made from rice batter. Beef is typically选用牛腱 or牛腩 (beef shank or brisket), sliced or cubed, and cooked together with the rice noodles. First, the beef is blanched to remove any odor, then it's simmered with the rice noodles along with seasonings such as soy sauce, ginger slices, and green onion segments. It's slowly stewed until the beef becomes tender and the rice noodles absorb the rich flavors.
Beef Rice Noodle SoupBeef rice noodle soup features beef and rice noodles. Beef is sliced or cubed, simmered with water, seasoned to create a flavorful broth, then cooked with soaked rice noodles. The clear or slightly yellow broth highlights tender beef and smooth noodles, garnished with scallions or cilantro.
Fried Rice with EggsFried rice with eggs is a home-style dish primarily made from rice, eggs, and green onions. The method involves breaking up leftover rice, mixing eggs with a pinch of salt, heating a wok with oil, pouring in the egg mixture to cook until set, then adding the rice and stir-frying. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and适量 salt, and stir-fry evenly.
Snowflake BeefSnowflake beef is made from high-quality beef, named for its red and white marbled texture resembling snowflakes. To prepare it, the beef is sliced thinly, then marinated with a special seasoning before being quickly stir-fried until cooked. The dish showcases the tenderness of the beef perfectly blended with the seasonings.
Fresh Shrimp DumplingsFresh shrimp paste is a dish made primarily from fresh shrimp. The shrimp are finely processed, minced into a paste, and then mixed with an appropriate amount of starch and egg white until well blended. It is then shaped and gently slid into boiling water to cook. The finished shrimp paste has a bright color, a smooth and tender texture with a satisfying chewiness, making it a common accompaniment for hot pot or soups.
Yellow throatYellow throat is made from the large blood vessels of livestock such as pigs and cattle, processed by cleaning and slicing to reveal a golden-yellow appearance. It is commonly used in hot pot or stir-frying, offering a tender texture and rich nutritional value.
Black TripeBlack tripe is made from fresh beef tripe, carefully processed and stir-fried with a specially prepared chili sauce and spices. The preparation method preserves the tender texture of the tripe while allowing the seasonings to fully penetrate, resulting in a dish that is both delicious and rich in flavor.