Tao's Restaurant (Xintai Garden Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.3
Building 122, Xintai Huayuan, Zhuyuan Road, High-Tech Zone
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 Building 122, Xintai Huayuan, Zhuyuan Road, High-Tech Zone. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Bandit Pig Liver, Home-style Braised Pork Belly, Sichuan-style Twice-Cooked 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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Building 122, Xintai Huayuan, Zhuyuan Road, High-Tech Zone
- Popular dishes: Bandit Pig Liver, Home-style Braised Pork Belly, Sichuan-style Twice-Cooked Pork, Binhai Meat Balls, Braised Beef with Chinese Cabbage
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Dishes
Bandit Pig LiverBandit liver is a dish made by stir-frying pig liver with chili, garlic, and other seasonings. After slicing and marinating, the liver is quickly stir-fried with ingredients to achieve a bright red color and tender texture.
Home-style Braised Pork BellyA classic Chinese home-style dish made with pork belly, slow-cooked in soy sauce, sugar, and spices until tender and glossy.
Sichuan-style Twice-Cooked PorkChuan-style stir-fried pork belly is made with pork belly as the main ingredient. The meat is first boiled, sliced, and then stir-fried together with配料 such as doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), garlic chives, and green peppers. During preparation, the pork belly's fat must be sautéed out until the slices curl slightly and develop a subtle charred aroma, then seasonings are added and the dish is stir-fried evenly.
Binhai Meat BallsBinhai meat balls are a specialty dish made from minced pork mixed with starch and egg white, shaped into balls and fried or boiled. They have a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Braised Beef with Chinese CabbageA classic Chinese dish featuring tender beef and cabbage simmered in a savory sauce, resulting in a rich and comforting meal.
Braised Radish with Black FishA Chinese dish featuring braised radish and black fish, simmered with ginger and scallions for a savory, tender flavor.
Braised Mud Snail in WineA cold dish made by marinating fresh mud snails in yellow wine, ginger, and scallions. Delicate and savory with a subtle sweetness.
Spicy Chili Fish Head SupremeBraised fish head king features fresh fish head with fermented chili, ginger, garlic, and green onion, slowly stewed to blend flavors.
Nanjing Sour Cabbage FishA dish featuring fresh carp cooked with sour cabbage and pickled chili in a savory broth, known for its tangy and spicy flavor.
Bok Choy and Pig Intestine Stir-fryA Chinese dish made with pig intestine and bok choy, stir-fried with seasonings for a savory flavor.
Stir-Fried Leek with VermicelliA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying fresh leeks with vermicelli noodles, seasoned simply for a savory and refreshing taste.
Stir-Fried Yellow Beef with Fresh Pickled VegetablesThis dish features yellow beef and freshly pickled vegetables as the main ingredients. The yellow beef is thinly sliced and briefly marinated with starch and soy sauce. The fresh pickled vegetables (such as mustard greens or cabbage) undergo short-term fermentation, retaining a crisp texture. During cooking, the beef slices are first quickly stir-fried until they change color and set aside. Then, garlic, ginger, and dried chili peppers are stir-fried to release their aroma, followed by the pickled vegetables. Finally, the beef is returned to the wok, and a splash of cooking wine and soy sauce are added before a quick final stir. The resulting dish has tender beef and savory, crisp pickled vegetables with a distinctive flavor.