Suhui Weizhuang · Old Suzhou Taste (Xiangcheng Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 173 Runnan Lane, Runyuan Road (opposite Xin Huangdai Hotel, next to Wangyou Tang)
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. 173 Runnan Lane, Runyuan Road (opposite Xin Huangdai Hotel, next to Wangyou Tang). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Stir-Fried Magnolia Bamboo Shoots, Slow-Cooked Beef.
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: 4.3
- Address: No. 173 Runnan Lane, Runyuan Road (opposite Xin Huangdai Hotel, next to Wangyou Tang)
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Stir-Fried Magnolia Bamboo Shoots, Slow-Cooked Beef, Squirrel Fish, Freshwater Clam with Golden Clover
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Dishes
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.
Stir-Fried Magnolia Bamboo ShootsStir-Fried Magnolia Bamboo Shoots is a quick home-style dish featuring magnolia bamboo shoots as the main ingredient. These shoots are a type of bamboo shoot known for their crisp and tender texture. The dish is typically prepared by slicing the bamboo shoots and stir-frying them with pork slices or cured meat. The basic cooking method involves heating oil in a wok, sautéing garlic or ginger, then quickly stir-frying the meat and bamboo shoots together. Seasonings like salt and soy sauce are added during cooking. The finished dish has a fresh appearance, with crisp shoots and flavorful meat, highlighting the natural taste of the ingredients.
Slow-Cooked BeefWenhuo beef is a dish made by slowly stewing beef over low heat for a long time. Main ingredients include beef, ginger slices, green onions, and spices like star anise. Beef is first cut into pieces, blanched to remove odor, then simmered with water and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
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.
Freshwater Clam with Golden CloverA dish featuring freshwater clams and golden clover, stir-fried for a fresh and delicate taste.
Steamed White FishSteamed white fish is a dish made with fresh white fish as the main ingredient, seasoned with ingredients such as ginger slices and scallions, and prepared by steaming. After washing the white fish, place it in a dish, add seasonings, and steam until cooked.
Sauced Fish SlicesStir-fried fish slices are made primarily with fish slices and seasoned with fermented rice wine brine and other condiments. After marinating, the fish slices are cooked with the brine and other seasonings, resulting in a tender texture and rich fermented aroma.
Egg Yolk Baked Chicken WingsChicken wings marinated and deep-fried until golden, then stir-fried with mashed egg yolk to coat evenly in a rich yolk sauce—crispy outside, tender inside with浓郁 egg yolk aroma.
Stir-Fried River Snails in Spicy SauceThis dish features freshwater river snails as the main ingredient. Key components include live green-shell snails, fermented bean paste, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The snails are purged of sand and cleaned, then stir-fried with aromatics and bean paste until fragrant. A quick braise with cooking wine, soy sauce, sugar, and a little water follows before reducing the sauce. The dish yields tender snail meat with a rich, savory, and slightly spicy flavor.
Stir-fried Pig Kidney with Leek FragranceA dish of stir-fried pig kidney with leek, known for its crisp texture and aromatic flavor.