Zhu Yu · Suzhou Flavors (Zhuyuan Garden Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.5
Dongbei 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 Dongbei Street. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Wanfu Braised Pork Belly, Scone, Signature Suzhou Crab Roe Noodles.
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: 4.5
- Address: Dongbei Street
- Popular dishes: Wanfu Braised Pork Belly, Scone, Signature Suzhou Crab Roe Noodles, Squirrel Fish, Osmanthus Glutinous Rice with Rock Sugar
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Dishes
Wanfu Braised Pork BellyA classic Chinese dish featuring pork belly braised in soy sauce, sugar, and spices until tender and glossy.
SconeScones are a Scottish baked treat made from flour, butter, milk or cream, sugar, and eggs. The dough is flattened, cut into pieces, and baked until golden brown. Commonly served with jam or clotted cream.
Signature Suzhou Crab Roe NoodlesHandmade noodles served in a rich broth made from fresh crab roe and meat, enhanced with pork cracklings for aroma and depth.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Osmanthus Glutinous Rice with Rock SugarA traditional Jiangnan dessert made with lotus seeds, rock sugar, and osmanthus flowers, offering a delicate sweet flavor and smooth texture.
Braised Beef RiceBraised beef with vegetables served over steamed rice, tender and flavorful.
Special Immersed CrabFresh crabs are marinated in yellow wine, ginger, and scallions to create a richly aromatic dish with tender meat.
Huaiao Steamed Drunk ShrimpSteamed drunken shrimp with Huangjiu, marinated in Shaoxing wine, ginger, and scallions, then soaked in a sauce of yellow wine, sugar, and soy sauce for rich flavor.
Suzhou-style Elegant Afternoon TeaA refined afternoon tea featuring traditional Suzhou snacks like crystal shrimp dumplings, steamed buns, and plum cakes, served with jasmine or Biluochun tea.
Refreshing Mung Bean SoupA traditional Chinese dessert made from mung beans, sweetened and chilled for a refreshing drink that cools the body in summer.
Sweet Rice Wine BallsGlutinous rice balls cooked in fermented rice wine, a traditional sweet dish. Made by shaping glutinous rice flour into small balls, boiling until they float, then adding rice wine and sugar, sometimes with goji berries or red dates.
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.