Wu Ji Xiao Yuan Lou (Xiyuan Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 655, Xiyuan 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. 655, Xiyuan Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Salted Pepper Pork Ribs.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 655, Xiyuan Road
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Salted Pepper Pork Ribs, Hair Crab with Rice Noodles, Stir-fried River Shrimp
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Dishes
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
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.
Salted Pepper Pork RibsBlack pepper salt pork strips is a dish made from pork tenderloin, sliced, marinated, deep-fried until crispy outside and tender inside, then stir-fried with black pepper salt. Golden color, crispy texture, rich pepper-salt aroma.
Hair Crab with Rice NoodlesA Chinese dish featuring fresh hairy crab and glutinous rice noodles, simmered in a savory sauce to absorb the rich crab flavor.
Stir-fried River ShrimpStir-fried river shrimp is a dish made primarily with fresh river shrimp, quickly stir-fried with a small amount of scallions, ginger, and garlic in hot oil. The shrimp are tender and refreshing, preserving the natural flavor of the river shrimp.
Stir-Fried ShrimpClear stir-fried shrimp is a dish primarily made with shrimp as the main ingredient. During preparation, vegetables such as green pepper, red pepper, or broccoli are added to enhance color. After washing and draining, the shrimp is quickly stir-fried with seasonings to maintain its fresh and tender texture. The entire dish features bright colors and delicious, tender shrimp.
Braised Yellow CatfishRed-braised catfish is a Chinese dish featuring catfish as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is pan-fried until golden on both sides, then simmered with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine to absorb the flavors, finally reducing the sauce.
Scallion Oil NoodlesScallion oil noodles is a simple and delicious noodle dish made with noodles as the main ingredient, supplemented by scallions, oil, and other seasonings. After boiling, the noodles are mixed with hot scallion oil and seasonings, creating an enticing aroma and appealing color.
Egg Yolk Rice CrackersEgg yolk rice crackers are a traditional Chinese snack made from rice, baked into crispy rice crackers, then coated with fragrant egg yolk sauce. The crackers are crunchy while the egg yolk is smooth and creamy, creating a unique texture when combined.
Sweet Rice Wine Balls with EelA Chinese dish combining tender eel and sweet rice wine balls in a savory-sweet sauce.
Wine-Scented Gold CloverA dish made by stir-frying golden clover with yellow wine and garlic, resulting in a fresh, tender texture and rich wine aroma.
Ayong's Flavor PorkA home-style dish made with pork and a secret sauce, resulting in tender meat with rich, savory flavor.
Sweet and Sour PorkSweet pineapple pork is a dish made with pork, typically tenderloin cut into cubes, fried and stir-fried with pineapple, green pepper, and onion. The sauce is made from ketchup, sugar, vinegar, salt, and starch, creating a sweet and sour flavor.