Shandong Cangshan Hotel (Guoxiang Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 505, Dong'an 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. 505, Dong'an Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Linyi Stir-Fried Chicken, Eight Bowl Stewed Pork Slices, Eight-Egg Soup.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 505, Dong'an Road
- Popular dishes: Linyi Stir-Fried Chicken, Eight Bowl Stewed Pork Slices, Eight-Egg Soup, Cold Dish Platter, Stir-Fried Pork
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Dishes
Linyi Stir-Fried ChickenLinyi stir-fried chicken is a dish primarily made with chicken as the main ingredient, typically using locally raised free-range chickens. It is stir-fried with vegetables such as green peppers, red peppers, and onions, along with seasonings like garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. The preparation involves blanching the chicken pieces first, then stir-frying them together with the辅料, and finally seasoning and reducing the sauce.
Eight Bowl Stewed Pork SlicesA traditional Chinese dish featuring crispy fried pork slices stewed with various ingredients like vermicelli, tofu, and cabbage in a rich broth.
Eight-Egg SoupAn egg-based soup made with eight eggs, gently cooked in broth or water for a smooth and nutritious dish.
Cold Dish PlatterA cold dish platter composed of various fresh vegetables, fruits, and cooked foods, including cucumber, carrot, tomato, purple cabbage, and seaweed, paired with a specially prepared seasoning. Each ingredient is carefully selected and cut to preserve its natural flavor, offering a colorful presentation and rich, layered textures.
Stir-Fried PorkStir-fried pork is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork, typically sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried with garlic, chili, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and retains the original flavors of the ingredients during cooking.
Fried Small Yellow CroakerFried small yellow croaker is a deep-fried dish primarily made with small yellow croaker. After cleaning the fresh fish, marinate it with cooking wine and salt for a while, then coat it lightly with starch or batter before frying in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Fried Silkworm PupaeDeep-fried silkworm pupae is a dish made primarily from silkworm pupae. After cleaning and drying, the pupae are marinated, coated in starch or flour, then fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. The result is crunchy on the outside and tender inside.
Fried CicadaFried Cicada is a specialty snack made by deep-frying cleaned and marinated cicadas, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Pork Ear and Cucumber SaladA cold dish made with boiled pork ears and cucumber, seasoned with garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil for a refreshing and spicy flavor.
Century EggCentury egg, also known as preserved egg or pine-pattern egg, is made by curing eggs—usually duck or chicken eggs—in a mixture of alkaline substances and clay. The egg white becomes gel-like with dark patterns, while the yolk turns deep green or gray-black and becomes thicker in texture.
Celery and Shredded PorkCelery with pork strips is a Chinese home-style dish made from pork tenderloin and celery. Pork is sliced, marinated, and stir-fried with celery, enhanced with garlic and ginger. Seasoned with salt, soy sauce, and cooking wine.
Sweet and Sour Pork with PineappleSizzling pork with pineapple is a dish primarily made with pork and pineapple. First, the pork is cut into pieces and marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy; pineapple is also cut into chunks and set aside. Finally, the fried pork and pineapple are stir-fried together and coated with a specially prepared sweet-and-sour sauce to allow the flavors to blend perfectly.
Spicy and Sour Mung Bean SproutsSour and spicy mung bean sprouts is a cold dish featuring mung bean sprouts as the main ingredient. After blanching and draining, they are mixed with garlic, chili, vinegar, and a little salt for a crisp and refreshing taste.
Golden Cicada PlatterThe Golden Cicada Platter is a specialty dish featuring cicada nymphs as the main ingredient. Fresh or pre-processed cicadas are cleaned, marinated, and then cooked by deep-frying or stir-frying until golden and crispy. The platter is often arranged with seasonal vegetables or nuts for presentation, commonly found in regional specialty cuisine.
Stir-fried Baby Squid with Yellow ChivesStir-fried Baby Squid with Yellow Chives is a home-style seafood dish. The main ingredients include fresh baby squid (small cuttlefish or young squid) and yellow chives (blanched garlic chives). The baby squid is cleaned and quickly blanched or passed through oil to retain tenderness. Yellow chives are washed and cut into sections. The dish is prepared by stir-frying ginger and garlic in hot oil, adding the squid for a quick toss, then incorporating the yellow chives. Seasoned simply with salt and light soy sauce, it is cooked until the chives soften. The finished dish has a yellow-and-white color and a tender, crisp texture.