Shangjin Xuan
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 64, Liusuan Bridge Xiatao, Liuyuan Road (200 meters south of the main entrance to Liu Yuan Garden)
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, Liusuan Bridge Xiatao, Liuyuan Road (200 meters south of the main entrance to Liu Yuan Garden). It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Shangjin Xuan One-Grade Flavor Meat, Shangjin Xuan Chicken Soup, Secret-Recipe Smoked Fish.
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: 4.8
- Address: No. 64, Liusuan Bridge Xiatao, Liuyuan Road (200 meters south of the main entrance to Liu Yuan Garden)
- Popular dishes: Shangjin Xuan One-Grade Flavor Meat, Shangjin Xuan Chicken Soup, Secret-Recipe Smoked Fish, Sixth Month Yellow Crab Stew with Pork, Four Happiness Pig Trotter
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Dishes
Shangjin Xuan One-Grade Flavor MeatA Chinese dish made with pork belly slowly braised in a secret sauce, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Shangjin Xuan Chicken SoupA nourishing chicken soup made with free-range chicken and herbal ingredients, slow-cooked to perfection for a rich, savory flavor.
Secret-Recipe Smoked FishA dish made with carp, marinated, deep-fried, and simmered in a special sauce, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with a subtle smoky flavor.
Sixth Month Yellow Crab Stew with PorkMade with sixth month yellow crab and pork belly, the dish is simmered slowly after blanching with ginger and scallions. The broth is rich, the crab meat tender, and the pork absorbs the savory flavors perfectly.
Four Happiness Pig TrotterA traditional Chinese dish featuring braised pork trotter with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, eggs, and meatballs, slow-cooked until tender and flavorful.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Steamed Drunk Lobster ShrimpSteamed and醉ed River Shrimp is made primarily from river shrimp, marinated in a specially prepared sauce. First, the river shrimp are boiled, then soaked in a seasoned sauce made from soy sauce, Huangjiu (a type of Chinese rice wine), and spices. After absorbing the aroma of the sauce, it is ready to be enjoyed.
Chinese chrysanthemum greensGai lan, using fresh gai lan as the main ingredient, is prepared through simple cooking techniques to preserve its original flavor as much as possible. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or cold mixing, aiming to highlight gai lan's unique fragrance and texture.
WontonDumplings are a traditional Chinese noodle dish, made by wrapping flavorful meat filling in thin dough wrappers, usually shaped like ingots. To prepare, the seasoned meat filling is placed into rolled-out dough sheets, sealed tightly at the edges, and then boiled in hot water until cooked through. They can be enjoyed with soup broth and seasonings, offering a rich taste and nutritious flavor.
Eel Rice BowlGrilled eel served over steamed rice, glazed with a savory sauce.