Wu Ji Wei Yuan Lou · Suzhou Cuisine · Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish (Jinmen Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 1119 Jinmen Road, Jinchang Subdistrict
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. 1119 Jinmen Road, Jinchang Subdistrict. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Thread Water Shield Soup, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Hand-Deveined Shrimp.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 1119 Jinmen Road, Jinchang Subdistrict
- Popular dishes: Three-Thread Water Shield Soup, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Hand-Deveined Shrimp, Signature Rooster Special, Signature Squirrel Fish
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Dishes
Three-Thread Water Shield SoupA delicate soup made with water shield and shredded ham, chicken, and bamboo shoots, known for its smooth texture and mild flavor.
Spicy Cauliflower in Hot PotDry Pot Cauliflower is a home-style dish primarily made with fresh cauliflower, pork belly, and dried chilies. The preparation typically involves stir-frying pork belly until slightly golden, then adding minced garlic and dried chilies to release aroma, followed by stir-frying the cauliflower until just cooked through. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stir-fried evenly.
Hand-Deveined ShrimpA dish featuring fresh shrimp peeled by hand, stir-fried quickly with garlic and ginger for a tender, savory flavor.
Signature Rooster SpecialSignature Rooster features a whole chicken marinated, deep-fried to crispy skin, then stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, chili, and seasoned with secret sauce for rich flavor. Tender meat, aromatic and delicious.
Signature Squirrel FishThe signature dish, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, uses mandarin fish as the main ingredient. It is named so because the finished dish has a bright red color and resembles a squirrel in shape. To prepare it, the mandarin fish is deboned and the flesh is cut into decorative slashes, then marinated and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made from sugar and vinegar is poured over it, creating a deliciously sweet-and-sour flavor.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Orange-Scented Pig TrotterA dish made with pig trotters slow-cooked in orange peel and juice, resulting in tender meat with a refreshing citrus aroma.
Straw-wrapped Pork BellyStuffed pork belly wrapped in straw is a traditional Chinese dish. Pork belly is cut into pieces, tied with straw, and then boiled, marinated, and stewed to create a unique aroma from the straw and maintain the meat's integrity.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Suzhou-style Sugar-stewed Lotus RootA traditional Jiangnan dessert made by stuffing lotus root with glutinous rice and simmering in sugar syrup, resulting in a sweet, soft, and fragrant dish.
Premium Pork KnuckleGolden Pig Trotter is made from pig trotters, blanched and slow-cooked. Seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and scallions, it becomes tender and rich in collagen.
Silver Fish Fried with EggsA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying fresh silver fish with beaten eggs, resulting in a tender and savory flavor.
Black Pepper Beef CubesBlack pepper beef cubes is a dish featuring beef as the main ingredient. The beef is cut into small pieces, marinated with seasonings, then stir-fried with black pepper, onions, and green peppers. Common marinades include soy sauce, cooking wine, and starch to make the beef tender and flavorful.