Yanfu Nongjia Xiaoyuan (Lujia Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 245 Youyi 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. 245 Youyi Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Catch of the Day, Luffa with Baby Cuttlefish, Fried Tofu with Country Flavor.
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: 3.8
- Address: No. 245 Youyi Road
- Popular dishes: Catch of the Day, Luffa with Baby Cuttlefish, Fried Tofu with Country Flavor, Stove Pot Chicken, Mixed Stew
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Dishes
Catch of the DayA creative dish featuring fresh seafood and vegetables, stir-fried with a secret sauce for a rich, savory flavor.
Luffa with Baby CuttlefishLuffa with Baby Cuttlefish is a home-style dish featuring fresh luffa and baby cuttlefish. The main method involves peeling and cutting the luffa into pieces, cleaning and blanching the cuttlefish. Heat oil in a wok, sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant, then stir-fry the luffa until slightly soft. Add the cuttlefish and quickly toss together. Season with salt, a little light soy sauce, and pepper, then thicken with a thin starch slurry. The dish has a refreshing appearance, with tender, sweet luffa and fresh, springy cuttlefish offering distinct textures.
Fried Tofu with Country FlavorFarm-style pan-fried tofu is a home-style dish made with soft tofu, sliced and fried until golden on both sides, then stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and other seasonings to absorb the flavorful sauce.
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.
Mixed StewA Chinese dish made by stewing a variety of ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and mushrooms in broth until tender and flavorful.
Hometown Water Buffalo BeefFresh water buffalo beef is cut into pieces, blanched, then slowly stewed with ginger, green onions, star anise, and other spices. The meat is firm, fragrant, savory with a hint of sweetness and subtle five-spice flavor.
Spicy Stir-Fried Organic CauliflowerDry Pot Organic Cauliflower is a dish primarily made with organic cauliflower, seasoned with辅料 such as chili peppers, garlic, and ginger, and stir-fried quickly over high heat. The cauliflower is cut into small florets, blanched, then stir-fried in a dry pot with seasonings to allow the ingredients to fully absorb the flavors.
Hand-Held Black Pork RibsHand-Held Black Pork Ribs is a dish featuring high-quality black pork ribs as the main ingredient. Key components include black pork ribs, various Chinese spices (such as star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan pepper), and basic seasonings (like soy sauce, cooking wine, and salt). During preparation, the ribs are cut into manageable sections and marinated with the spices and seasonings. They are then typically braised first and later roasted, or simmered for an extended period until the meat becomes tender and falls off the bone, with the flavors fully infused. The finished dish has a glossy red-brown color, distinct meat fibers, and a rich aroma. The meat is so tender that it can be easily picked up and eaten by hand, hence the name 'Hand-Held'.
Boneless PorkBraised pork shank or pork elbow is a dish made by removing the meat from the bones and then processing it through blanching, stewing, or braising. Common seasonings such as scallions, ginger, soy sauce, and cooking wine are added to make the meat tender and flavorful.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
海鲜面疙瘩海鲜面疙瘩以面粉制成面疙瘩,搭配虾仁、鱿鱼、蛤蜊等海鲜食材,加入高汤或清水煮制而成。面疙瘩口感筋道,海鲜鲜美,汤汁浓郁。
Braised Tofu in Clay PotPot-bellied tofu is a dish made primarily with soft tofu, combined with minced meat, greens, or mushrooms, and slowly stewed in a clay pot. To prepare it, cut the tofu into pieces and place it together with the ingredients into the clay pot, add broth or water, and simmer over low heat until fully flavored.
Shaoxing Huangjiu ChickenA traditional Zhejiang dish made by stewing chicken with Shaoxing wine, resulting in tender meat and rich, aromatic broth.
Su Bei Handmade Meat BallsA traditional dish from Su Bei made with minced pork, seasoned and shaped by hand into balls, then boiled or steamed for a tender, flavorful bite.
Garlic-Flavored Back-Opened ShrimpA dish of fresh shrimp with the back opened and deveined, marinated in garlic, ginger, and scallions, then steamed or pan-fried for a tender, garlicky flavor.
Stewed Pork with String BeansA classic Chinese home-style dish featuring pork belly and string beans, slow-cooked until tender and flavorful.
Fried Beef with Rice CrackersA Chinese dish featuring tender beef cubes stir-fried with crispy rice crackers, offering a savory and crunchy texture contrast.