Grandma Su · Suzhou Cuisine · Private Kitchen · Mandarin Fish (Pingjiang Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 308, Baita East Road (west of Bank of China)
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If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 308, Baita East Road (west of Bank of China). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongpo Braised Pork, Sizzling Eel丝, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion.
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: 4.3
- Address: No. 308, Baita East Road (west of Bank of China)
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Braised Pork, Sizzling Eel丝, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Dry Pot String Beans, Spicy Kimchi Fish
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Dishes
Dongpo Braised PorkDongpo braised pork is a Chinese dish made with pork belly, simmered with soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, scallions, ginger, and star anise after blanching. The pork is cut into cubes, pan-fried to release oil, then seasoned and slowly stewed until tender and glossy.
Sizzling Eel丝Fried eel threads in hot oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. To prepare it, eel is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. Next, the eel strips are quickly stir-fried in hot oil to maintain their tender texture. Finally, hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma of the eel, resulting in a bright red color and rich, fragrant flavor.
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
Dry Pot String BeansA Sichuan-style dish made with fresh string beans stir-fried with pork, chili, garlic, and ginger, offering a fragrant and slightly spicy flavor.
Spicy Kimchi FishSpicy kimchi fish made with fresh carp, fermented vegetables, and a savory broth, offering a tangy and fiery flavor.
Squirrel-shaped PerchSquirrel-shaped perch is a Chinese dish where boneless perch is cut with floral patterns, deep-fried to set shape, then drizzled with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and tomato ketchup. The dish resembles a squirrel, with a crispy exterior and tender interior in golden color.
Suzhou Grandma's松鼠桂鱼A classic Suzhou dish featuring a filleted mandarin fish cut into flower patterns, deep-fried and glazed with sweet and sour sauce, resembling a squirrel in shape.
Suzhou-style Dongpo PorkSuzhou-style Dongpo pork, made primarily from fatty pork belly, is carefully prepared. First, the pork belly is cut into cubes and tied tightly with cotton thread, then pan-fried until slightly golden. Next, caramel color, rice wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, ginger, and scallions are added, and the dish is slowly stewed over low heat until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens. Finally, the sauce is reduced and the dish is served, presenting a glossy red appearance that is visually appealing.
Suzhou-style Crab Shell YellowA traditional Chinese pastry, Suzhou-style Crab Shell Yellow features a crispy outer layer and a filling primarily made of crab meat, mixed with minced pork and seasonings. Made by wrapping the filling in oil-spring dough and baking until golden brown, it resembles a crab shell in shape.
Crab Meat TofuCrab meat tofu is a traditional delicacy made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with fresh crab meat and crab roe. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into small pieces, mixing it with sautéed crab meat and roe, adding broth or water, gently simmering, and finally seasoning and reducing the sauce so the tofu fully absorbs the rich crab flavor.
Chicken Head Rice Lion's HeadA Jiangnan-style dish featuring pork lion's heads simmered with fragrant chicken head rice (芡实), offering a rich, savory flavor and tender texture.