Gao Lao Zhuang
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.4
No. 2 Jiangjiawan
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. 2 Jiangjiawan. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chicken Soup with Matsutake Mushrooms, Fresh Fragrant Bitter Almond Salad (Seasonal), Braised Bream in Brown Sauce.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 2 Jiangjiawan
- Popular dishes: Chicken Soup with Matsutake Mushrooms, Fresh Fragrant Bitter Almond Salad (Seasonal), Braised Bream in Brown Sauce, Braised Pork Belly, Fermented Mandarin Fish
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Dishes
Chicken Soup with Matsutake MushroomsChicken soup with fresh matsutake mushrooms is made by blanching chicken and then simmering it together with matsutake in water over low heat to create a rich broth. The aroma of the matsutake blends with the savory flavor of the chicken, resulting in a unique taste.
Fresh Fragrant Bitter Almond Salad (Seasonal)Fresh fragrant sprouts of Chinese toon, lightly dressed with garlic, salt, and sesame oil—delicate, crisp, and full of seasonal flavor.
Braised Bream in Brown SauceA traditional Chinese dish made by braising bream fish in a savory brown sauce with soy sauce, sugar, and ginger.
Braised Pork BellyA classic Chinese dish made by slow-cooking pork belly in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and spices until tender and glossy.
Fermented Mandarin FishStinky mandarin fish, made primarily from mandarin fish, is known for its unique aroma resulting from a special curing process. The fish is first cured and fermented, then braised with chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. The flesh is tender and the texture is smooth.
Taro and Pork SlicesA Chinese home-style dish featuring tender pork slices stir-fried with soft taro, seasoned to perfection.
Herb Chicken StewA nourishing stew made with fresh herb chicken, ginger, scallions, and goji berries, slowly cooked in a clay pot for tender meat and rich broth.
Tomato and Yam Beef Short Rib SoupA savory soup made with beef short ribs, tomatoes, and yam, slow-cooked to perfection for a rich, nourishing flavor.
Wild River ShrimpFresh wild river shrimp steamed or blanched to preserve natural flavor, served with ginger and scallions for a delicate, tender taste.