42nd Restaurant · Steakhouse (Crowne Plaza Hotel Branch)
Western cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
No. 42 Renmin Road, Yangshe Town, Crown Building, Guomao Hotel, 1st Floor
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. 42 Renmin Road, Yangshe Town, Crown Building, Guomao Hotel, 1st Floor. It is a Western cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Oreo Cheesecake, Fruitwood Grilled Ribeye, Premium Thick-Cut Steak Grilled with Fruitwood.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Western cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
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: Western cuisine
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 42 Renmin Road, Yangshe Town, Crown Building, Guomao Hotel, 1st Floor
- Popular dishes: Oreo Cheesecake, Fruitwood Grilled Ribeye, Premium Thick-Cut Steak Grilled with Fruitwood, Fruitwood Grilled Ribeye, Fruit Wood Grilled Spicy Organic Pork Chop
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Dishes
Oreo CheesecakeOreo cheesecake features a base of digestive biscuit crumbs and butter, topped with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, sugar, whipped cream, and vanilla extract, chilled to set. Often decorated with crushed Oreo biscuits on top.
Fruitwood Grilled RibeyePremium beef ribeye grilled over fruitwood for a smoky, tender flavor with a rich aroma.
Premium Thick-Cut Steak Grilled with FruitwoodThis dish features a high-quality thick-cut steak as the main ingredient, grilled over an open flame using fruitwood (such as apple or cherry wood) as fuel. During cooking, the steak's surface is quickly seared at high temperature to lock in juices, then slow-roasted with the unique aroma and gentle heat generated by the burning fruitwood to the desired doneness. The key characteristics are the steak's substantial thickness, a light smoky aroma from the fruitwood on the exterior, and a juicy interior. It is typically served with simple accompaniments like sea salt, black pepper, or a special sauce to highlight the natural flavor of the meat.
Fruitwood Grilled RibeyeA premium ribeye steak grilled over fruitwood for a rich, smoky flavor and tender texture.
Fruit Wood Grilled Spicy Organic Pork ChopGrilled organic pork chop with a smoky fruitwood flavor and spicy kick.
Royal Ribeye Steak with FruitwoodRoyal Ribeye Steak with Fruitwood uses high-quality grain-fed ribeye steak, grilled over high heat in an oven or open flame fueled by fruitwoods such as apple or cherry wood. The unique fruity aroma and smoky notes from the burning wood penetrate the steak's texture. Cooking is precisely controlled to form a charred crust on the surface while maintaining a pink interior with abundant juices. Main ingredients include ribeye steak, fruitwood (e.g., apple/cherry wood), sea salt, and black pepper. The method involves preheating the wood, seasoning the steak, high-heat grilling, and resting.
French Herbed Butter Baked MusselsThis dish features fresh mussels baked with a blend of butter, garlic, parsley, thyme, and other French herbs, topped with breadcrumbs or Parmesan cheese. The mussels are cleaned, topped with the herb butter mixture, sprinkled with toppings, and baked until golden. The result is rich buttery flavor with tender mussels and aromatic herbs.
Australian Grass-fed Rib RoastPremium Australian grass-fed pork ribs, marinated and grilled over charcoal for a tender, smoky flavor with a sweet finish.
Honeycomb CakeHoneycomb cake is a dessert with a unique honeycomb-like porous structure. Main ingredients include eggs, flour, sugar, honey, condensed milk, and vegetable oil. The batter is made by whipping eggs with sugar, then mixing in honey and condensed milk, sifting in flour, and finally adding oil. The batter rests for about 30 minutes to stabilize bubbles before baking. High-temperature baking generates steam inside, creating dense, honeycomb-like holes. The cake has a moist, dense texture with honey and caramel notes.