Songhe Lou (Pingjiang Road Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 62 Darru Lane
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. 62 Darru Lane. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Songhe Lou Small Square Cake, 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: 特色菜
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 62 Darru Lane
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Songhe Lou Small Square Cake, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Stir-Fried Shrimp, Fragrant Double Delicacy
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Dishes
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
Songhe Lou Small Square CakeA traditional Suzhou-style sweet dessert made from glutinous rice flour and japonica rice flour, steamed with sugar and osmanthus for a soft, sweet, and fragrant taste.
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.
Stir-Fried ShrimpClear stir-fried shrimp is a dish primarily made with shrimp as the main ingredient. During preparation, vegetables such as green pepper, red pepper, or broccoli are added to enhance color. After washing and draining, the shrimp is quickly stir-fried with seasonings to maintain its fresh and tender texture. The entire dish features bright colors and delicious, tender shrimp.
Fragrant Double DelicacyA Chinese dish made with eggs and seafood, featuring a delicate, smooth texture and rich flavor.
Su's Century Soup NoodlesHand-pulled noodles served in a clear pork bone broth with lean meat and vegetables, featuring a rich, savory flavor and traditional preparation.
Moonlit Lotus PondA refreshing vegetarian dish made with lotus root, snow peas, wood ear mushrooms, and carrots, stir-fried to preserve crispness and vibrant colors.
Crab Roe Stewed Pig's TrottersA Chinese dish made with pig's trotters and crab roe, slowly stewed in broth for a rich, savory flavor.
Crab Roe Soup DumplingsCrab Roe Soup Dumplings are a traditional delicacy made with crab roe and pork as filling, wrapped in wheat flour dough. To prepare, the crab roe and pork mixture is seasoned and encased in rolled-out dough, then steamed. The finished dumplings have thin skins with generous fillings and rich broth.
Crab Roe TofuCrab Roe Tofu is a traditional delicacy featuring tender tofu and crab roe as its main ingredients. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into pieces, then stewing it together with fragrant crab roe, delicate crab meat, and appropriate seasonings until the tofu absorbs the rich flavors and the aroma of crab fills the air. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served in a dish, showcasing an appealing yellow-and-white color combination.