Xiyuan Temple Vegetarian Restaurant (West Garden Lane, Jiezhao Monastery Branch)
素食 · ⭐ 4.5
Inside Xiyuan Temple, No. 18 Xi Yuan Lane
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 Inside Xiyuan Temple, No. 18 Xi Yuan Lane. It is a 素食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Lucky Noodles, Lucky Noodles, Bubble Tea.
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: 素食
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Inside Xiyuan Temple, No. 18 Xi Yuan Lane
- Popular dishes: Lucky Noodles, Lucky Noodles, Bubble Tea, Vegetarian Dumpling, Vegetarian Chicken
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Dishes
Lucky NoodlesA traditional Chinese dish symbolizing good fortune, made with egg noodles, minced meat, and vegetables in a clear broth.
Lucky NoodlesA traditional Chinese noodle dish made with fine noodles, eggs, greens, and shredded meat, known for its smooth texture and balanced flavor.
Bubble TeaBubble tea is a popular beverage made with black tea as its base, mixed with fresh milk or creamer. Its distinctive feature is the addition of small, starch-based 'pearls' that provide a chewy texture, creating a contrast with the smoothness of the milk tea.
Vegetarian DumplingA vegetarian dumpling made with flour dough and filled primarily with vegetables such as cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, and tofu, mixed together and steamed or pan-fried.
Vegetarian ChickenTofu skin, made from yellow soybeans, is the main ingredient in this vegetarian dish. It is soaked, cut into strips, rolled, and then steamed or boiled. During preparation, the tofu skin is shaped like a chicken and slowly stewed in a pot with water and seasonings to absorb the flavors.
Luohan Vegetable NoodlesA Chinese noodle dish made with a variety of vegetables such as mushrooms, tofu, and carrots, simmered in a savory broth.
Vegetable BunA steamed bun made with vegetable filling, typically including cabbage, carrot, and mushroom, wrapped in a soft dough.
Guanyin NoodlesA vegetarian noodle dish made with thin noodles, tofu, mushrooms, and greens, served in a light broth.
Red Bean BunA red bean bun is a steamed dough food with wheat flour as the skin and red bean paste as the filling. The fermented dough is rolled into small rounds, filled with red bean paste, sealed into a ball, and then steamed until cooked.
Shiitake MushroomShiitake mushrooms, using fresh shiitake as the main ingredient, can be cooked into various delicious dishes after cleaning. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, stewing, and steaming. Shiitake mushrooms have a rich, tender texture, a delightful flavor, a unique aroma, and are highly nutritious with certain medicinal properties.