Granny's Earth Oven Chicken (Qian Deng Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.7
No. 521 Jingtang North 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. 521 Jingtang North Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Pig Ears, Pumpkin Pancake, Crispy Pork Strips.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 521 Jingtang North Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Pig Ears, Pumpkin Pancake, Crispy Pork Strips, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Lemon Chicken Feet
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Dishes
Five-Spice Pig EarsFive-spice pig ears is a dish made primarily from pig ears, blanched and then simmered or braised with five-spice powder, soy sauce, and cooking wine. The finished dish has a crisp texture and rich flavor.
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.
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.
Spicy Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a home-style cold dish primarily made with cucumbers. The preparation is simple: wash the cucumbers, crush them by hand, then mix with minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and seasonings.
Lemon Chicken FeetLemon chicken feet is a refreshing cold dish made primarily from chicken feet, seasoned and marinated with lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, and other seasonings. After being boiled, the chicken feet are thoroughly mixed with the dressing and refrigerated for several hours to allow the flavors to fully penetrate.
Boiled PeanutsBoiled peanuts is a dish that uses peanuts as the main ingredient. Peanuts are boiled in water, usually with salt and other seasonings to enhance flavor. The preparation process does not involve frying or complex cooking techniques, preserving the original taste and nutritional value of the peanuts.
Dangshan Yellow Peach DishA sweet dish made from the famous yellow peaches of Dangshan, Anhui, typically steamed or syrup-glazed to preserve its natural flavor and tender texture.
Crispy BananaCrispy banana is a dessert dish made primarily from bananas and flour. After peeling, the bananas are cut into segments, coated in a flour batter, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. The exterior is crunchy while the inside remains soft, sweet, and delicious.
Drunkard's PeanutsDrunkard's Peanuts is a cold dish primarily made with peanuts. Cooked peanut kernels are mixed and marinated with seasonings such as baijiu (Chinese liquor), soy sauce, and chili oil, resulting in a crispy texture and rich flavor.
Cilantro Egg CurdA home-style dish made by stir-frying egg curd with fresh cilantro, resulting in a tender and fragrant flavor.