Liu Laogen Restaurant (Deji Store)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.5
No. 345 Changjiang East Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 345 Changjiang East Road. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms, Stuffed Green Chili with Pork.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 345 Changjiang East Road
- Popular dishes: Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms, Stuffed Green Chili with Pork, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Sichuan-style Pickled Chicken Feet
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Dishes
Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-FryDì Sān Xiān is a classic Chinese dish made primarily with eggplant, potato, and green pepper. The ingredients are first cut into pieces, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings to allow the flavors to fully penetrate, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Chicken Stewed with MushroomsChicken stewed with mushrooms is a nutritious dish primarily made with chicken and mushrooms. The method involves cutting the chicken into pieces and simmering it together with mushrooms until the meat becomes tender and the broth turns rich and flavorful. This dish offers an excellent combination of color, aroma, and taste, where the fresh fragrance of mushrooms perfectly blends with the rich flavor of chicken.
Stuffed Green Chili with PorkA traditional Chinese dish made by stuffing fresh green chilies with seasoned pork filling and steaming until tender, offering a savory and slightly sweet flavor.
Salt and Pepper ShrimpSalt and pepper shrimp is a dish primarily made with fresh shrimp. The shrimp are cleaned, then blanched or fried until cooked, before being stir-fried with salt and pepper (a mixture of Sichuan peppercorns and salt) to evenly coat the shrimp with the flavorful seasoning. Garlic and ginger are typically added during cooking to enhance aroma.
Sichuan-style Pickled Chicken FeetSpicy pickled chicken feet is a cold dish made by marinating boiled chicken feet with spicy peppers, garlic, ginger, and green onions. The chicken feet are de-nailed, boiled until tender, then soaked in seasoned sauce to absorb flavor.
Spicy猪腰 Stir-frySpicy猪腰 is a traditional dish made primarily from pig kidneys, which are skillfully sliced into decorative patterns and then quickly stir-fried with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. The key to preparation lies in mastering the heat control to maintain the tender texture of the pig kidneys.
Braised Small Yellow CroakerRed-braised small yellow croaker is a Chinese dish featuring small yellow croaker as the main ingredient. The fish is pan-fried until golden brown and then stewed with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and ginger to infuse flavor and create a rich sauce.
Eggplant with Green Beans BraisedEggplant and green beans are blanched, then stir-fried with garlic and ginger. Season with soy sauce and salt, then simmer until tender and flavorful.