Chen Ji Yipinzhai Zongzi (Siquan Street Store)
其他美食 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 64 Siquan Street
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. 64 Siquan Street. It is a 其他美食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Medium Pork Zongzi, Vegetarian Zongzi, Meat Zongzi.
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: 其他美食
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 64 Siquan Street
- Popular dishes: Medium Pork Zongzi, Vegetarian Zongzi, Meat Zongzi, Alkaline Rice Dumpling, Fine Red Bean Sticky Rice Dumpling
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Dishes
Medium Pork ZongziA traditional Chinese rice dumpling made with glutinous rice and pork filling, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed to perfection.
Vegetarian ZongziA traditional Chinese rice dumpling made with glutinous rice and vegetarian fillings such as red bean paste, lotus seed paste, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed.
Meat ZongziA traditional Chinese snack made by wrapping glutinous rice with pork, mushrooms, and shrimp in bamboo leaves, then steamed until tender and flavorful.
Alkaline Rice DumplingA traditional rice dumpling made by soaking glutinous rice in alkaline water, then wrapping it in bamboo leaves and steaming. It has a soft, slightly sticky texture with a distinctive alkaline aroma.
Fine Red Bean Sticky Rice DumplingA traditional Chinese rice dumpling filled with fine red bean paste, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed to perfection.
Salted Duck Egg and Pork ZongziA traditional Chinese rice dumpling made with glutinous rice, salted duck egg yolk, and pork, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed.
Sweet Red Date ZongziThe honey-date zongzi is made primarily from glutinous rice, wrapped around pitted dried dates, and then steamed after being enclosed in bamboo leaves. To prepare it, the glutinous rice is soaked and then placed together with the honey-dates into the bamboo leaves, folded into a triangular or quadrangular shape, and steamed for a long time until fully cooked.
Red Bean ZongziA traditional Chinese rice dumpling filled with sweet red beans, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed, commonly eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival.