J.W.M Late Night Diner · Houjie Izakaya (Huaihai Street Commercial Street Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.5
2nd Floor, No. 2, 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 2nd Floor, No. 2, Huaihai Street. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Cup Chicken, Braised Pork Rice, Taiwanese Handmade Sausage.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: 2nd Floor, No. 2, Huaihai Street
- Popular dishes: Three-Cup Chicken, Braised Pork Rice, Taiwanese Handmade Sausage, Taiwanese Oyster Omelette, Seafood Sauce Abalone
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Dishes
Three-Cup ChickenThree-cup chicken is a dish made with chicken thighs or breast meat, seasoned with equal parts sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce. During cooking, the chicken is first cut into pieces and marinated, then combined with sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce, slowly simmered until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor, and finally reduced to coat the ingredients thoroughly.
Braised Pork RiceBraised pork rice is a classic Chinese rice dish, primarily made with fatty pork belly, mushrooms, and onions. The pork belly is cut into small cubes and slowly stewed with seasonings until the meat becomes tender and fully infused with flavor. Mushrooms and onions add aroma and texture to the dish. Finally, the braised pork and rich sauce are poured over steamed rice.
Taiwanese Handmade SausageTaiwanese handmade sausage is made from pork seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, and five-spice powder, then smoked slowly for a rich, savory flavor.
Taiwanese Oyster OmeletteA Taiwanese dish made with fresh oysters, eggs, and vegetables, pan-fried into a crispy, savory pancake.
Seafood Sauce AbaloneFresh abalone simmered in a rich seafood sauce, offering a delicate texture and savory umami flavor.
Fried TofuFried tofu is a traditional dish made primarily from tofu. After being cut into cubes or slices, the tofu is fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. The exterior becomes crunchy while the inside retains the delicate texture of tofu.
Crispy Fried ChickenSalted crispy chicken is primarily made by marinating pieces of chicken breast or thigh meat, then coating them with a crunchy outer layer such as starch or breadcrumbs before frying until golden and crispy.
Secret-Recipe BeefSpicy beef is made with fresh beef slices, marinated in a secret sauce and quickly stir-fried or boiled. Main ingredients include beef, scallions, ginger, garlic, and green and red peppers. Some recipes add doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine for seasoning.
Secret-Recipe Flower SnailSecret recipe flower snail dish made with fresh flower snails, marinated in special seasonings and cooked by stir-frying or boiling. Main ingredients: flower snails, garlic, ginger, chili, and spices. Seasonings: light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar.
Squid BallOctopus balls are a seafood product made primarily from fresh squid. The squid meat is minced and mixed with an appropriate amount of starch, egg white, and seasonings, then shaped into balls and cooked by boiling or frying.
Spicy Stir-Fried ClamsSpicy stir-fried clams is a dish featuring clams as the main ingredient, cooked quickly over high heat. After washing, clams are stir-fried with chili, ginger, and garlic to absorb the spicy flavor and aroma.