Nishimura Japanese Cuisine (Shangri-La Suzhou Branch)
日料 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 168 Tayuan Road, Level 1, Suzhou Shangri-La Hotel
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. 168 Tayuan Road, Level 1, Suzhou Shangri-La Hotel. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sushi, Sukiyaki, French Pan-Seared Goose Liver with Red Wine Sauce.
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: 日料
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 168 Tayuan Road, Level 1, Suzhou Shangri-La Hotel
- Popular dishes: Sushi, Sukiyaki, French Pan-Seared Goose Liver with Red Wine Sauce, Sea Urchin, Fried Shrimp Tempura
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Dishes
SushiSushi is a traditional Japanese dish primarily made from seasoned rice combined with ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, or other accompaniments. The preparation involves pairing the seasoned rice with fresh ingredients like raw fish, sea urchin, or crab meat, then hand-pressed or rolled into various shapes. It is typically served with soy sauce, wasabi, or other condiments.
SukiyakiSukiyaki is a Japanese hot pot dish primarily made with thinly sliced beef, vegetables, and tofu. The ingredients are cooked in a pot while adding a special sauce for flavor, and it is traditionally eaten by dipping the cooked food into raw egg yolk.
French Pan-Seared Goose Liver with Red Wine SaucePan-seared goose liver with a rich red wine sauce made from wine, onions, and stock, resulting in a tender, creamy texture with subtle sweetness and wine aroma.
Sea UrchinSea urchin is a marine creature with tender flesh and a delicious flavor. It is commonly eaten raw, seasoned with lemon juice or soy sauce and mustard, and can also be used to make dishes such as sea urchin fried rice and steamed egg with sea urchin.
Fried Shrimp TempuraFried shrimp tempura is a Japanese dish whose main ingredient is fresh shrimp. The shrimp are cleaned and coated in a batter made with cold water, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Avocado and Shrimp SaladAvocado shrimp salad is made with fresh shrimp and avocado. Shrimp are cooked, peeled, and sliced; avocado is pitted, peeled, and cubed. Mixed with lettuce and cherry tomatoes, then dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
Sweet ShrimpSweet shrimp is a dish primarily made with fresh shrimp, carefully prepared to highlight tender and juicy meat with a naturally sweet taste. Typically, uniformly sized shrimp are used, combined with simple seasonings to preserve the shrimp's inherent freshness and flavor.
Teacup Egg CustardChawanmushi is a dish made primarily from eggs, mixed with water or broth, poured into tea bowls, and steamed. It's usually seasoned with salt and monosodium glutamate, and sometimes includes ingredients like shrimp, ham, or mushrooms. The finished dish has a smooth, delicate texture.
Puerh Leaf and Wheat Pearl BarramundiBarramundi steamed with puerh leaves and wheat pearls, resulting in a delicate, aromatic dish with tender fish and subtle nutty flavor.
Grilled Eel with SauceUnagi kabayaki is a dish made primarily from eel. After removing the bones, the eel is marinated and then coated with a special sweet soy sauce glaze, before being grilled or pan-fried. The sauce is typically made from soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake, giving the eel a caramelized surface and rich aroma.
Xijing Sauce Grilled Arctic CodSilver cod is marinated and then grilled with Xijing sauce. Main ingredients are silver cod and Xijing sauce, with preparation steps including marinating and grilling.
Tuna Sashimi PlatterA platter of fresh tuna slices, delicately prepared to highlight the fish's natural flavor and texture.
Tuna BellyTuna belly is the fattiest part of the tuna, with a pale pink color and fine, clear marbling patterns on its surface. It is typically prepared and cooked simply—such as thin slicing, light grilling, or served raw—to preserve its original tenderness and rich juice.
Grilled Giant PrawnBlack pepper shrimp is a dish made with fresh large shrimp as the main ingredient. The shrimp are deveined and left with their tails, then marinated with seasonings before being quickly stir-fried on a hot iron plate. Garlic, ginger slices, and green onion segments are typically added to enhance aroma, and a small amount of soy sauce and cooking wine is drizzled in at the end to enrich the flavor.
Sizzling Garlic Filet MignonA premium beef fillet steak seared in a hot iron plate with garlic sauce, offering rich aroma and tender texture.
Fresh Shrimp Tempura PlatterFresh shrimp tempura platter features large shrimp coated in light batter and deep-fried to achieve a crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior. The platter includes various tempura ingredients with shrimp as the main component, accompanied by a small amount of vegetables, using low-temperature frying to preserve natural flavors.
EelEel dishes are made with fresh eel as the main ingredient, carefully processed and cooked or grilled with specially prepared seasonings. The meat is tender, delicate in texture, and highly nutritious.