Hidden Joy
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 199 Xiangxi An, Muzhu Ancient Town, Shantang Street
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. 199 Xiangxi An, Muzhu Ancient Town, Shantang Street. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Cup Chicken, Taiwanese Tofu, Taiwanese Sausage.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 199 Xiangxi An, Muzhu Ancient Town, Shantang Street
- Popular dishes: Three-Cup Chicken, Taiwanese Tofu, Taiwanese Sausage, Braised Large Shrimp, Stir-Fried Chinese Peas with Sausage
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Dishes
Three-Cup ChickenThree-cup chicken is a dish made with chicken thighs or breast meat, seasoned with equal parts sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce. During cooking, the chicken is first cut into pieces and marinated, then combined with sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce, slowly simmered until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor, and finally reduced to coat the ingredients thoroughly.
Taiwanese TofuA savory dish made with soft tofu and seasoned with meat, vegetables, and a rich sauce.
Taiwanese SausageTaiwanese sausage, made primarily from pork, is finely chopped, seasoned, and stuffed into casings. Using a unique baking technique, the sausage develops a slightly charred exterior while maintaining a tender and juicy interior, presenting an appealing red color. It can be sliced and served with rice or enjoyed directly as a snack.
Braised Large ShrimpStewed large shrimp is a dish featuring fresh shrimp, blanched and then stir-fried with葱姜蒜, seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine to create a flavorful, glossy red dish.
Stir-Fried Chinese Peas with SausageA stir-fry dish featuring Chinese sausage and snow peas. Remove strings from snow peas, slice the sausage, sauté in oil until fatty, then stir-fry with snow peas until just cooked. Season and serve.
Stir-fried Pork with Garlic GreensGarlic chives stir-fried with pork is a Chinese home-style dish. Pork slices or strips are stir-fried separately, then garlic chives are sautéed in oil and combined with the pork for a final stir-fry with seasoning.
Grandma's Braised Pork BellyA classic Chinese dish featuring tender pork belly braised in a savory-sweet sauce, traditionally prepared by grandmothers.
Vegetable and Pork Dumpling SoupA comforting soup made with pork meatballs and fresh vegetables, known for its savory flavor and nourishing qualities.
Stir-fried Squid Strips with Leek FlowersA quick stir-fry of tender squid strips and fragrant leek flowers, delivering a savory and slightly spicy taste.
Stir-fried Leek with Tofu SkinA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying leeks and fried tofu skin, resulting in a fresh, crisp, and savory flavor.