Zi Yan Catering (Taicang Store)
Cantonese cuisine · ⭐ 3.6
No. 126 Yanshan West Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 126 Yanshan West Road. It is a Cantonese cuisine place, and the flavors are light (fresh/sweet/clean). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Dish Platter, Lucky Steamed White Thread Fish, Shenjing Roast Goose.
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: Cantonese cuisine
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 126 Yanshan West Road
- Popular dishes: Braised Dish Platter, Lucky Steamed White Thread Fish, Shenjing Roast Goose, Braised Softshell Turtle, Braised Pork Belly with Aged Wine
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Dishes
Braised Dish PlatterA mixed braised dish composed of various braised ingredients, including braised tofu, braised eggs, and braised pork ears. Each ingredient is carefully selected and prepared before being slowly simmered in a specially crafted braising sauce until fully infused with flavor. Finally, the braised ingredients are sliced and arranged on a plate to create a colorful and diverse platter.
Lucky Steamed White Thread FishWhite thread fish is sliced, marinated with ginger threads, scallions, and cooking wine, then steamed. After steaming, it is drizzled with soy sauce and garnished with scallions. The fish meat is tender and fresh, with a light, refreshing taste, symbolizing good fortune and auspiciousness.
Shenjing Roast GooseDeep Well Roast Goose is a traditional famous dish made from black-brown geese. For preparation, a medium-sized black-brown goose is selected, marinated and then roasted over charcoal until the skin turns golden and crispy while the meat remains tender and juicy. The whole goose is carved into pieces and served on the table, accompanied by a specially prepared sauce for a unique flavor.
Braised Softshell TurtleBraised turtle is a traditional dish with turtle as the main ingredient. After the turtle is slaughtered and cleaned, it is cut into pieces, then stir-fried and braised with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color and rich, flavorful broth.
Braised Pork Belly with Aged WineOld wine braised pork belly is made primarily with fatty pork belly, cooked slowly with yellow wine, rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and spices. The pork belly is cut into pieces, blanched to remove odor, then simmered in a pot with the seasonings over low heat until the meat becomes tender and glossy red.
Thin-Shell Crispy Pork RollMade with pork belly, wrapped in a thin, crispy dough and deep-fried. Features a balanced mix of fat and lean meat with a fragrant, crunchy exterior and juicy interior.
Golden Sea Bass with KelpA dish featuring fresh sea bass and kelp, pan-fried and simmered in a savory sauce, resulting in a golden hue and tender texture.
Black Pig Meat Steamed珍宝 CrabA delicacy featuring black pig meat and fresh珍宝 crab steamed together, resulting in a rich, savory dish with tender meat and succulent crab.