Dong Hai Tang Restaurant (Taohua Wu Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 24 Taohuawu Dajie (adjacent to Beisi Pagoda, at the intersection of Renmin Road and Taohuawu Dajie)
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. 24 Taohuawu Dajie (adjacent to Beisi Pagoda, at the intersection of Renmin Road and Taohuawu Dajie). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Health-Preserving Mushroom Soup, Stir-Fried Pork, Stir-fried Yam with Wood Ear Mushrooms.
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: 3.7
- Address: No. 24 Taohuawu Dajie (adjacent to Beisi Pagoda, at the intersection of Renmin Road and Taohuawu Dajie)
- Popular dishes: Health-Preserving Mushroom Soup, Stir-Fried Pork, Stir-fried Yam with Wood Ear Mushrooms, Yangzhou Lion's Head Meatballs, Signature Squirrel Fish
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Dishes
Health-Preserving Mushroom SoupA nourishing soup made with various mushrooms and health-boosting ingredients like goji berries and red dates, gently simmered for a delicate and wholesome flavor.
Stir-Fried PorkStir-fried pork is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork, typically sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried with garlic, chili, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and retains the original flavors of the ingredients during cooking.
Stir-fried Yam with Wood Ear MushroomsStir-fried yam with black fungus is a home-style dish primarily made with yam and black fungus. Peel the yam, cut it into slices or strips, and soak the black fungus in advance before washing it clean. Stir-fry both ingredients together in hot oil, add seasonings such as salt and light soy sauce, and cook until the yam becomes soft and the black fungus turns crisp and tender.
Yangzhou Lion's Head MeatballsYangzhou Lion's Head is a dish primarily made with pork. The pork, with a balanced mix of fat and lean meat, is minced and mixed with scallion and ginger water, egg white, starch, and other seasonings until well blended. The mixture is then shaped into large meatballs and slowly stewed in water or broth until fully cooked. The result is tender, flavorful meatballs with a rich taste.
Signature Squirrel FishSignature squirrel fish features fresh mandarin fish, deboned and cut into pieces, coated with starch paste and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Topped with a sweet-sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, tomato ketchup, scallions, ginger, and garlic, resulting in a tender interior and crunchy exterior with a bright red glaze.
Braised Green Pepper with Tiger StripesHǔpí Qīngjiāo is a dish primarily made with green peppers, which are pan-fried at high heat to create a tiger-striped texture on the pepper skin. To prepare, remove the seeds and cut the green peppers into segments, then stir-fry in hot oil until the outer skin bubbles. Finally, add seasonings and stir well.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Silver Fish Fried with EggsA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying fresh silver fish with beaten eggs, resulting in a tender and savory flavor.
Bamboo Shoots with GreensA home-style stir-fry using fresh mushrooms and greens. Slice mushrooms, blanch or quickly stir-fry washed greens, then season with oil, salt, and seasoning.