Lao You Ji
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 168, Mayun Road (2nd Floor, Ruiji Hotel, at the intersection of Mayun Road and Binhe 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 No. 168, Mayun Road (2nd Floor, Ruiji Hotel, at the intersection of Mayun Road and Binhe 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: Crawfish, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Private Recipe 13-Spice Crawfish.
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: 4.6
- Address: No. 168, Mayun Road (2nd Floor, Ruiji Hotel, at the intersection of Mayun Road and Binhe Road)
- Popular dishes: Crawfish, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Private Recipe 13-Spice Crawfish, Spicy Lobster Special, Lamb Skewers
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Dishes
CrawfishFresh crayfish are the main ingredient, cleaned and then cooked with a variety of spices and seasonings. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, boiling, and grilling, allowing the crayfish to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Private Recipe 13-Spice CrawfishFresh crawfish cooked in a secret blend of thirteen spices, resulting in tender meat and rich aroma.
Spicy Lobster SpecialFresh lobster stir-fried with a special spicy sauce, featuring bold flavors and aromatic spices.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Spicy Salted LobsterSpicy Salted Lobster features fresh lobster stir-fried with salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger for a savory, aromatic dish.
Su Bei Pig Head MeatA traditional dish from northern Jiangsu, made by slow-cooking pork head in a seasoned broth until tender and flavorful.
Scallion Oil Fish SlicesA dish of tender fish slices topped with a fragrant scallion oil, commonly served in Chinese cuisine.
Stir-Fried Noodles with MeatballsStir-fried vermicelli with minced meat, a dish made by soaking noodles in hot water, then stir-frying with pork mince, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, doubanjiang, and chili. Garnished with green onions. Bright red color, noodles coated in savory meat flavor.
Premium Garlic Mud CrabPremium garlic mud crab features fresh crayfish with abundant garlic, scallions, and ginger, stir-fried or deep-fried, then simmered with soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar to blend garlic aroma with crab freshness, finished with chopped green onions or cilantro.