Ling Ling Restaurant
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.7
White building 100 meters east of Jiangjiachang Bus Stop on Cangbei 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 White building 100 meters east of Jiangjiachang Bus Stop on Cangbei Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Eight Treasure Rice, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Hand-Deveined River Shrimp.
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: 4.7
- Address: White building 100 meters east of Jiangjiachang Bus Stop on Cangbei Road
- Popular dishes: Eight Treasure Rice, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Hand-Deveined River Shrimp, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Orange
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Dishes
Eight Treasure RiceEight Treasure Rice is a traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice, red bean paste, red dates, lotus seeds, longan, walnut kernels, sunflower seeds, and raisins. It's prepared by steaming rice, mixing it with bean paste, layering in a bowl with nuts and dried fruits, then steaming again and inverting onto a plate to form a beautiful round cake.
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
Hand-Deveined River ShrimpA dish made with fresh river shrimp, manually peeled and deveined, then quickly stir-fried in hot oil for a tender and flavorful result.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel. The preparation involves deboning the fish, slicing it into flower-like cuts, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally stir-fried with a sweet-and-sour sauce, resulting in a dish with vibrant colors and a balanced sweet-and-tart flavor.
OrangeOrange is a fruit that is usually eaten fresh or used to make juice, jam, and other products. The main ingredient is fresh orange, and the preparation methods include peeling and eating directly or squeezing for juice.
Mother Oil DuckA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking chicken and duck with various spices, resulting in rich broth and tender meat.
Stir-Fried ShrimpClear stir-fried shrimp is a dish primarily made with shrimp as the main ingredient. During preparation, vegetables such as green pepper, red pepper, or broccoli are added to enhance color. After washing and draining, the shrimp is quickly stir-fried with seasonings to maintain its fresh and tender texture. The entire dish features bright colors and delicious, tender shrimp.
White Mixed VegetablesA cold dish made from a variety of fresh vegetables, blanched and tossed with a light dressing. Common ingredients include carrots, cucumbers, wood ear mushrooms, and bean sprouts, offering a crisp and refreshing taste.
Sugar TaroA traditional Chinese dessert made by stewing taro with brown sugar until tender and sweet.
Mixed Fermented Sauce PlatterA cold dish made by marinating various ingredients in a fermented rice wine sauce. Main ingredients include chicken gizzards, duck feet, pork trotters, jellyfish, and dried tofu. After blanching or boiling, the ingredients are soaked in the seasoned sauce for several hours to absorb its rich aroma.
Crab Paste Steamed FishA dish made by steaming barb fish with crab paste, resulting in tender fish and rich crab flavor.
Crab Roe and Pig's Trotter StewA rich Chinese dish featuring tender pig's trotters simmered with savory crab roe, creating a luxurious and flavorful stew.
Green VegetablesChinese cabbage is a common vegetable known for its tender green leaves. When preparing it, fresh Chinese cabbage is typically selected, washed clean, and then cooked using methods such as stir-frying, boiling, or stewing. During cooking, ingredients like minced garlic and ginger slices can be added to enhance flavor while preserving its natural taste, highlighting the vegetable's fresh and natural appeal.
Stewed Eel in Yellow SauceA dish made by stewing eel in a yellow sauce with ingredients like ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and yellow wine, resulting in tender meat and rich flavor.