Zhuangyuan Fu Earth Oven Chicken and Fish (Huaihai Street Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 9-5, Huaihai Street
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. 9-5, Huaihai Street. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spiced Preserved Egg Salad, Cucumber Salad, Pumpkin Pancake.
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: 4.4
- Address: No. 9-5, Huaihai Street
- Popular dishes: Spiced Preserved Egg Salad, Cucumber Salad, Pumpkin Pancake, Potato, Stewed Head Fish in Earthen Pot
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Dishes
Spiced Preserved Egg SaladCold mixed century eggs with scallions, cilantro, garlic, and seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil.
Cucumber SaladCold cucumber salad is a simple home-style dish made primarily from cucumbers. After slicing, the cucumbers are mixed with seasonings to create a refreshing and crisp dish. The dish features a bright green color and a refreshing, crunchy texture, making it a popular appetizer in summer.
Pumpkin PancakePumpkin cake is a traditional snack made primarily with pumpkin as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves steaming the pumpkin until soft, mashing it into a puree, mixing it with glutinous rice flour and other ingredients, then shaping it into small round cakes. Finally, it can be either fried or steamed to complete the dish.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Stewed Head Fish in Earthen PotA dish featuring whole fish with head, stewed in an earthen pot with potatoes and tofu, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Pan-fried Corn DumplingsPotstickers made from cornmeal, filled with pork, cabbage or chives, pan-fried until golden brown for a crispy exterior and savory filling.
Pan-Fried Dumpling FlatbreadA flatbread made from wheat flour, filled with minced pork and cabbage, pan-fried until golden brown. Crispy on the outside, juicy inside.