Ci Niang · Beef Soup with Flowers (Zhaojia Alley Neighbourhood Center Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.9
Fangzhou Road, Zhaojia Lane Neighborhood Center
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 Fangzhou Road, Zhaojia Lane Neighborhood Center. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: 双拼面, Crispy Pork Strips, Handmade Beef Noodles.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: Fangzhou Road, Zhaojia Lane Neighborhood Center
- Popular dishes: 双拼面, Crispy Pork Strips, Handmade Beef Noodles, Hand-Kneaded Crispy Cake, Beef Noodle Soup
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Dishes
双拼面双拼面是一种将两种不同风味的面条或配料组合在一起的面食，通常包括一种主料和一种辅料，如牛肉面与鸡丝面、炸酱面与素菜面等。制作时先将两种面条分别煮熟，再搭配不同的浇头或配菜，最后混合或分层装盘。
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Handmade Beef NoodlesHandmade beef noodles are made with fresh beef and hand-pulled noodles. The beef is typically slow-cooked until tender, while the noodles are chewy and elastic. To prepare, the beef is first cut into chunks, blanched, then simmered slowly with spices. The cooked beef and its broth are poured over the cooked noodles, and toppings such as green onions or cilantro can be added according to preference.
Hand-Kneaded Crispy CakeA traditional Chinese pastry made by hand using flour, lard, and sugar, rolled and baked to achieve a crispy exterior and soft interior.
Beef Noodle SoupBeef noodle soup is made with beef and vermicelli. Beef chunks are stewed with ginger slices and green onions until tender, then rehydrated vermicelli is added and cooked further. Seasoning completes the dish, emphasizing a rich broth and harmonious flavors.
Beef Neck BonesBeef neck bones are made from the neck bones and meat of cattle. After blanching to remove odor, they are simmered slowly with seasonings such as star anise, cassia bark, and soy sauce until tender and fully flavored. The finished dish has a bright red color, soft meat, and rich bone marrow.
Freshly Baked Oil-Fried FlatbreadA flaky, freshly baked flatbread made with flour, oil, and water, known for its crispy texture and layered structure.
Sour Cabbage Beef Rice NoodlesSour cabbage beef rice noodles made with fresh rice noodles, pickled sour cabbage, and slow-cooked beef slices, simmered in broth or water. The sour cabbage adds a tangy flavor, beef brings richness, and the noodles are soft yet chewy. Preparation includes blanching, stewing, and seasoning.
Pan-Fried EggPan-fried eggs are made primarily from eggs, cooked in a skillet over medium heat until the whites set and yolks are either runny or fully cooked, with a pinch of salt added to taste. No complex ingredients are used, preserving the egg's natural flavor.
Bone Soup Pickled Cabbage Beef Rice NoodlesA savory dish featuring beef, pickled cabbage, and rice noodles simmered in a rich bone broth, known for its tangy and spicy flavor.
Bone Soup Sour Cabbage Beef NoodlesA hearty noodle dish featuring beef slices in a rich bone broth, enhanced with tangy sour cabbage and savory seasonings.