Old Place (Zhongda Nanxingdu Commercial Street Branch)
其他美食 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 270 Meifeng 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. 270 Meifeng Road. It is a 其他美食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pumpkin Pancake, Shredded Potatoes, Stewed Pork Ribs in Clay Pot.
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: 其他美食
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 270 Meifeng Road
- Popular dishes: Pumpkin Pancake, Shredded Potatoes, Stewed Pork Ribs in Clay Pot, Stewed Beef in Earthen Pot, Steamed Dumpling Dish
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Dishes
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.
Shredded PotatoesShredded potatoes is a home-style dish primarily made from potatoes. The preparation involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them into thin strips, then stir-frying with oil. Typically, garlic and chili are added to enhance the aroma, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Stewed Pork Ribs in Clay PotStir-fried spare ribs in a clay pot is a dish featuring pork ribs as the main ingredient, typically boiled and then stewed with potatoes and green peppers, finally pan-fried in an iron pot until slightly charred for tender meat and rich flavor.
Stewed Beef in Earthen PotA Chinese dish featuring beef stewed with potatoes and peppers in an earthen pot, served with crispy cornbread around the edges.
Steamed Dumpling DishA Chinese dish made by steaming minced pork and vegetables in small bamboo steamers, resulting in a tender and flavorful meal.
Sweet and Sour PeanutsPeanuts in aged vinegar is a cold dish made by mixing shelled, boiled peanuts with vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, and a touch of chili for flavor.
Braised Chicken Feet with Tiger SkinHǔpí Jīzhǎo is made primarily from chicken feet. The chicken feet are deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy and bubbled, then marinated with seasonings to absorb flavor. Finally, they are steamed to allow the taste to penetrate into the inner parts, creating a texture resembling tiger skin.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.
Spicy Duck HeadsSpicy duck heads is a dish primarily made with duck heads, which are blanched and then stir-fried or stewed with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), allowing the ingredients to fully absorb the spicy and numbing flavors.