Chaojiya Quzhou Duck Head (Mudu Huayuan Street Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 1–9 Huayuan Street
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. 1–9 Huayuan Street. 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: Five-Spice Duck Head, Five-Spice Duck Neck, Five-Spice Duck Neck Bones.
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: 3.5
- Address: No. 1–9 Huayuan Street
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Duck Head, Five-Spice Duck Neck, Five-Spice Duck Neck Bones, Slightly Spicy Pig Trotters, 微辣豆干
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Dishes
Five-Spice Duck HeadFive-spice duck heads are simmered with star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, Sichuan pepper, cloves, soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar for a rich, aromatic flavor. The dish has a glossy red color and tender meat.
Five-Spice Duck NeckFive-spice duck neck is a cooked dish made primarily from duck neck, marinated and braised. It's slowly simmered in a seasoned broth with star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, bay leaves, and fennel seeds to absorb the rich flavors.
Five-Spice Duck Neck BonesFive-spice duck neck bones is a delicious dish made from duck neck bones, marinated with various spices and then roasted or fried. The preparation method is meticulous: first, the duck neck bones are cleaned and marinated, then cooked at high temperature until golden and crispy. This dish features rich five-spice aroma, fresh and flavorful taste, tender and juicy meat, and is nutritionally rich in protein and minerals. It's an excellent choice for drinking wine or as a snack.
Slightly Spicy Pig TrottersSlightly spicy pig trotters made by slow-cooking pork trotters with chili, ginger, and scallions, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a mild heat.
微辣豆干微辣豆干是一道以豆腐干为主要食材的菜肴，将豆干切片或切块后，用油煎至表面微黄，加入适量辣椒、蒜末、姜末和调味料翻炒均匀，使豆干充分吸收调料味道。
Duck FeetDuck feet, made from duck's feet, offer a unique texture after cooking. Typically, duck feet are first braised or stewed to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings, becoming soft and tender. During cooking, spices such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns can be added to enhance the spicy and numbing flavor. Finally, the duck feet develop an appealing brown sauce color, with fresh and tender meat—making them an excellent dish for drinking alcohol or enjoying with meals.
Spicy Braised Frog LegsA Sichuan dish featuring tender frog legs braised in a spicy, numbing sauce made with chili, Sichuan peppercorns, and fermented bean paste.
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.
Spicy Duck WingsSpicy duck wings is a dish primarily made with duck wings, prepared by marinating and stir-frying. The duck wings are first marinated in a special spicy and numbing seasoning to absorb the flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, fully absorbing the rich spicy and numbing aromas.