Qingshui Bay Farmhouse · Freshwater Crab
鱼鲜 · ⭐ 4.1
Chenglin 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 Chenglin Road. It is a 鱼鲜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Male Crab, Crispy Fried Small Fish (Cold Dish), Freshwater Crab.
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: 鱼鲜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Chenglin Road
- Popular dishes: Male Crab, Crispy Fried Small Fish (Cold Dish), Freshwater Crab, Braised Goose, Braised Eel in Brown Sauce
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Dishes
Male CrabFresh crabs are steamed or boiled after cleaning, preserving the natural flavor of the crab meat. Some recipes add ginger and scallions to remove fishy smell and enhance aroma, while others use yellow wine or soy sauce for seasoning.
Crispy Fried Small Fish (Cold Dish)A cold dish made of small fish marinated and deep-fried until crispy, served chilled for a crunchy and savory snack.
Freshwater CrabDazhagai is a traditional famous dish made primarily from fresh crabs.选用肥壮的螃蟹,清蒸或煮制而成,保留了蟹肉的原汁原味,蟹黄丰富,肉质鲜嫩。
Braised GooseA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking goose meat in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and wine until tender and flavorful.
Braised Eel in Brown SauceRed-braised eel is a Chinese dish featuring eel as the main ingredient. The cleaned eel is cut into segments, pan-fried until slightly golden, then stewed with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine to absorb the rich flavors. The result is tender, succulent eel with a glossy red appearance.
Red Lotus and Chicken Head Rice DishA traditional Jiangnan dish made with fresh red lotus and chicken head rice, simmered with ham and mushrooms for a delicate, savory flavor.
Wild TurtleWild turtle stewed with ham and mushrooms, resulting in a rich, tender dish full of umami flavor.
Water Spinach and Clam DishA dish featuring fresh water spinach and clams, stir-fried or simmered in a light broth, known for its tender texture and subtle sweetness.
Leek and EggLeek and egg is a home-style dish primarily made with leeks and eggs. The preparation is simple: wash and chop the leeks, and beat the eggs separately. Heat oil in a pan, first stir-fry the eggs until set, then add the leeks and stir-fry together. Season with an appropriate amount of salt and cook until the leeks are just tender. Serve hot.
Fish Head and Tofu SoupFish head tofu soup is made primarily from fish head and tofu. After lightly frying the fish head, water is added and simmered. Tofu cubes are then added and slowly cooked until the broth turns milky white and the ingredients are well infused.