Jin Niu Zuo Beef with筋 in Hot Pot (Qinhu Xi Li Garden City Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.0
Units 1046B and 1046C, 1st Floor, No. 58 Qinhu Road, Qinhu Xili
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 Units 1046B and 1046C, 1st Floor, No. 58 Qinhu Road, Qinhu Xili. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Wuchang Rice, Square Ham, Beef Heart.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: Units 1046B and 1046C, 1st Floor, No. 58 Qinhu Road, Qinhu Xili
- Popular dishes: Northeast Wuchang Rice, Square Ham, Beef Heart, Beef, Special Dipping Sauce
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Dishes
Northeast Wuchang RiceNortheast Wuchang rice is made from high-quality Wuchang rice as the main ingredient. After careful washing, it is soaked in an appropriate amount of water and then steamed with precise heat control. The finished rice has full grains, a white color, a soft and sticky texture, and a rich aroma.
Square HamA traditional Chinese dish made from pork leg, cured and dried to create a savory, firm-textured ham.
Beef HeartBeef heart is a dish that uses beef heart as its main ingredient, carefully prepared and cooked to maintain its tender texture. It is typically grilled with spices or simmered into a rich soup, showcasing the unique, hearty flavor of beef heart.
BeefBeef dishes are primarily made with high-quality beef and prepared using cooking methods such as stewing, boiling, and stir-frying. During the cooking process, seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns can be added according to taste, allowing the beef to fully absorb the aromas of the seasonings for a tender and juicy texture.
Special Dipping SauceA flavorful dipping sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, chili oil, and cilantro, commonly used for hot pot, barbecue, or cold dishes.
Tender Beef Tripe and Meat筋头巴脑肉 is a dish made primarily from beef tendons and brisket, blanched and stewed with spices until tender and flavorful. Common seasonings include soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and ginger, slow-cooked until the broth thickens.
Tendon SeatA dish featuring beef tendons slow-cooked in a secret sauce, offering a tender and flavorful experience.
Konjac BallsKonjac pearls are a thread-like ingredient made from konjac powder, resembling fine vermicelli in appearance and appearing semi-transparent. Through a unique production process, konjac pearls achieve elasticity and a smooth, refreshing texture. They are commonly stir-fried, simmered in soup, or mixed cold with vegetables or meat, making them an excellent choice for healthy eating.
Fish Roe with Fish SticksFish roe stir-fried with fish sticks is a dish featuring fish sticks as the main ingredient, enhanced with fish roe for unique texture and flavor. Fish sticks are usually marinated or pre-treated fish strips, while roe adds richness. Cook together in a pot with soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and other seasonings over low heat until fully infused.
Fresh TripeFresh tripe is a dish made primarily from fresh beef tripe. The tripe is carefully processed to maintain its tender texture and is typically cooked simply with spicy or sour seasonings, highlighting the tripe's unique crispiness and the rich aroma of the seasoning.
Chicken CubesChicken cubes is a dish primarily made with chicken, typically using chicken breast or thigh meat cut into small pieces. The chicken is marinated with ingredients such as cooking wine and light soy sauce, then stir-fried together with vegetables like green peppers and carrots. Depending on taste, it can be enhanced with fermented broad bean paste, garlic, and ginger. The cooking method is usually quick stir-frying.