Jiu Jiao Hot Pot (Kaidi City Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.5
No. 25 Hongqiao 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. 25 Hongqiao Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Heartbreak Cold Noodles, Vitality Chicken Soup & Butter Yin-Yang Hot Pot, Chicken and Mushroom Hot Pot with Spicy Broth.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 25 Hongqiao Road
- Popular dishes: Heartbreak Cold Noodles, Vitality Chicken Soup & Butter Yin-Yang Hot Pot, Chicken and Mushroom Hot Pot with Spicy Broth, Crispy Pork Strips, Spicy Chicken with Green Chili
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Dishes
Heartbreak Cold NoodlesHeartbreak Cold Noodles is a chilled dish made from mung bean or pea starch, featuring ingredients like cold noodles, cucumber ribbons, carrot ribbons, and cilantro. The starch is cooked with water, cooled to set, sliced into strips, then mixed with seasonings such as soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, garlic, Sichuan pepper powder, and sesame paste.
Vitality Chicken Soup & Butter Yin-Yang Hot PotThe Vitality Chicken Soup & Butter Yin-Yang Hot Pot is a divided hot pot with a classic yin-yang shape. One side features a vitality chicken soup base, made by simmering chicken, pork bones, various mushrooms, and Chinese herbs (like goji berries and red dates) for a long time, resulting in a clear and rich broth. The other side is a spicy butter base, prepared by stir-frying and simmering beef tallow, various chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, broad bean paste, and spices, creating a bright red and intensely fragrant broth. Diners can cook different ingredients, such as meat, seafood, vegetables, and bean products, in either side according to preference.
Chicken and Mushroom Hot Pot with Spicy BrothA rich hot pot featuring tender chicken and assorted mushrooms, served in a spicy Sichuan-style broth alongside a mild mushroom soup base for balanced flavor.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Spicy Chicken with Green ChiliA spicy stir-fry dish made with chicken and green chili peppers, popular in Sichuan cuisine.
Australian-style Beef and Pork BellyAustralian-style beef and pork belly features premium beef and pork belly layered together, marinated in Australian-style sauce and grilled over charcoal for a rich, savory flavor.
Air-Freighted Crispy TripeAir-freighted crispy beef tripe is a dish primarily made with fresh beef tripe. It uses high-quality tripe that has been quickly frozen and transported, then soaked in clean water before being sliced. The slices are briefly blanched in boiling water until they curl and change color, preserving their crisp texture. It is typically mixed with garlic slices, cilantro, chili oil, and other seasonings, or served as a hot pot ingredient.
Premium Beef RollsPremium beef rolls are made by rolling优质 beef slices into a卷 shape, often cooked with vegetables like lettuce and carrots. The beef is flattened, seasoned, rolled, secured with bamboo skewers, and steamed or boiled until done, also suitable for hot pot.
American-style RibeyeAmerican beef steak mainly uses beef, typically from tenderloin or chuck, marinated and then grilled or barbecued. Common seasonings include onion, garlic, and black pepper; sometimes cheese, lettuce, and bread are added to form a burger-like structure.
Mom's Tendon and Beef Tallow Dual-Flavor Hot PotMom's Tendon and Beef Tallow Dual-Flavor Hot Pot is a hot pot dish presented in the traditional 'mandarin duck' pot style, divided into two compartments. One side is a spicy red soup base, primarily made by stir-frying and simmering beef tallow with various chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and spices, resulting in a bright red broth. The other side is a white soup base, based on pork or chicken bone broth, with tender braised pork tendons added. Main ingredients typically include pre-cooked tendon pieces, beef tallow base, bone broth, chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and common hot pot dipping items. The basic preparation involves separately preparing the spicy red oil and white soup bases, placing them in the special divided pot, allowing diners to cook different ingredients in each side.
Old Mother's Pig Trotter + Red Spicy Hot PotPig trotter slowly stewed until tender, served with a red spicy hot pot featuring two flavors—one spicy and numbing, the other mild or mushroom-based.
Sour Cabbage Egg Fried RiceA savory dish made with sour cabbage, eggs, and fried rice, known for its tangy flavor and satisfying texture.
Sour Cabbage Egg Fried RiceA savory dish made with sour cabbage, eggs, and fried rice, known for its tangy flavor and satisfying texture.
Freshly Prepared Yellow CatfishFreshly Prepared Yellow Catfish is a dish featuring live yellow catfish as the main ingredient. Key components include the catfish, ginger, scallions, garlic, and chili peppers. The basic preparation involves cleaning the freshly killed fish, then typically braising or stewing it. The fish is first pan-fried until golden on both sides, then cooked with seasonings and a moderate amount of water through braising or slow stewing, allowing the flavors to penetrate the tender flesh, resulting in a rich sauce.