Flower Room · Fennel Restaurant (Shantang Street Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 38, Yanzhu He Tou, Beihao Lane, Shantang Street (Ground-floor commercial space of Suzhou Culture & Tourism Huajiantang Shantang Renjia)
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. 38, Yanzhu He Tou, Beihao Lane, Shantang Street (Ground-floor commercial space of Suzhou Culture & Tourism Huajiantang Shantang Renjia). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Emperor Qianlong's Ao Zao Noodles, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 38, Yanzhu He Tou, Beihao Lane, Shantang Street (Ground-floor commercial space of Suzhou Culture & Tourism Huajiantang Shantang Renjia)
- Popular dishes: Emperor Qianlong's Ao Zao Noodles, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Osmanthus Wine, Braised Eggplant with Diced Meat
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Dishes
Emperor Qianlong's Ao Zao NoodlesA classic Jiangnan-style noodle dish, featuring hand-pulled noodles in a rich, savory broth with traditional ingredients like lard, soy sauce, and shrimp roe.
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Osmanthus WineOsmanthus wine is a traditional Chinese beverage made by infusing glutinous rice wine with fresh osmanthus flowers, offering a sweet and fragrant taste.
Braised Eggplant with Diced MeatBraised eggplant with diced pork uses eggplant and pork cubes as main ingredients. The eggplant is first fried or stir-fried until soft, then combined with seasoned pork cubes and simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings until flavorful. The dish has a bright red color and a soft, slightly sweet and savory texture.
Flower Chicken FeetA dish made with chicken feet simmered in spices and seasonings, resulting in a tender and flavorful texture.
Who Will Eat the Crab's Tofu?Made with crab meat and soft tofu, steamed. The tofu absorbs the fresh flavor of crab meat, with a smooth and tender texture and a light, refreshing taste.
Wine-Scented Gold CloverA dish made by stir-frying golden clover with yellow wine and garlic, resulting in a fresh, tender texture and rich wine aroma.
Sour Soup Fish with Chewy TextureFresh fish cooked in a sour broth with fermented vegetables and chili, resulting in tender yet chewy texture and tangy flavor.
Hand-peeled River Shrimp with Job's TearsChicken-head rice hand-peeled river shrimp is a dish primarily made with fresh river shrimp and chicken-head rice. After the river shrimp are manually peeled, they are stir-fried or boiled together with chicken-head rice, preserving the original flavors of the ingredients.