BAD SQUIRREL (Xiyuan Temple Store)
Western cuisine · ⭐ 4.4
No. 380 Tongxi Bei Road
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 No. 380 Tongxi Bei Road. It is a Western cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Jellycat Sea Salt Croissant, Earl Grey Cream Square, Buddha Hand American Style.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Western cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
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: Western cuisine
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 380 Tongxi Bei Road
- Popular dishes: Jellycat Sea Salt Croissant, Earl Grey Cream Square, Buddha Hand American Style, Christmas Mulled Wine, Little Butter Vienna
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Dishes
Jellycat Sea Salt CroissantThe Jellycat Sea Salt Croissant is an adorable baked pastry. Main ingredients include high-gluten flour, butter, milk, yeast, sugar, and natural sea salt. During preparation, the dough is repeatedly folded and rolled to create flaky layers, then shaped into a crescent. It is sprinkled with coarse sea salt before baking, resulting in a golden, crispy exterior, a soft interior, with the aroma of butter and a subtle salty flavor from the sea salt.
Earl Grey Cream SquareA British-style dessert featuring Earl Grey tea-infused cream layered in a soft cake base, cut into small squares and dusted with powdered sugar.
Buddha Hand American StyleA fusion dish featuring Buddha hand melon with American-style marinated chicken or beef, served with fresh vegetables and a special sauce, grilled or pan-seared for a balanced flavor.
Christmas Mulled WineChristmas mulled wine is made by heating red wine with spices like cinnamon, cloves, star anise, orange peel, and fruits such as oranges and apples. Heat the wine gently with spices and fruit until just below boiling to infuse the flavors.
Little Butter ViennaLittle Butter Vienna is a Western-style dessert or bread featuring butter as the main flavor. Key ingredients include high-gluten flour, butter, sugar, eggs, and yeast. The softened butter is mixed with sugar and eggs, then combined with flour and yeast to form a smooth dough. After fermentation, it is shaped, optionally brushed with egg wash or sprinkled with sugar granules, and baked until golden and crispy. The result has a crisp exterior, soft interior, and a rich buttery aroma.
Chocolate Waffle BeefChocolate Waffle Beef is a creative fusion dish. Main ingredients include beef tenderloin, waffles, dark chocolate sauce, and edible garnishes. The beef is sliced, seasoned with salt and pepper, and pan-seared to the desired doneness. Waffles are toasted until golden and crispy, then cut into bite-sized pieces. For plating, waffles form the base, topped with the seared beef and drizzled with melted dark chocolate sauce, optionally finished with powdered sugar, mint leaves, or fruit.
Tiramisu CakeTiramisu cake is a classic Italian dessert, made with sponge fingers soaked in coffee liqueur, layered with a creamy mixture of mascarpone cheese and sugar, and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder.
Japanese TakoyakiTakoyaki is a popular street food originating from Japan, primarily made with octopus pieces, flour, eggs, cabbage, and green onions. These ingredients are mixed into a batter and poured into a specially designed round griddle, where they are cooked until the surface sets and then flipped to form small, spherical balls with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Raspberry Lychee Cream SliceRaspberry Lychee Cream Slice is a delicate dessert. It features layers of soft chiffon or sponge cake, filled with light whipped cream. The core flavor comes from fresh or cooked raspberry puree and lychee flesh, combined to form a sweet-and-sour jam or mousse layer. It is typically decorated with whole raspberries, lychee pieces, mint leaves, and possibly dusted with powdered sugar. To prepare, cake layers are assembled alternately with cream and the raspberry-lychee mixture, then chilled and sliced.
Tomato Meat Sauce PastaTomato meat sauce pasta features Italian noodles tossed in a rich tomato-based sauce with seasoned ground beef, offering a savory and slightly sweet flavor.
Passion LatteA creative drink made by blending passion fruit puree with coffee, offering a smooth and sweet taste with a hint of coffee bitterness.
Passion AmericanoA refreshing fusion drink made with fresh passion fruit and chilled American coffee, offering a sweet-tart flavor balanced by subtle coffee notes.