Lu Lai · Japanese-style Cooking (Chin Yung Store)
日料 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 8 Yuelang Street, Eslite Life Plaza, B1F-B111
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 No. 8 Yuelang Street, Eslite Life Plaza, B1F-B111. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Whole Dry-Aged Sea Bream Sashimi, Seven-Sashimi Platter, Salmon.
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: 日料
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 8 Yuelang Street, Eslite Life Plaza, B1F-B111
- Popular dishes: Whole Dry-Aged Sea Bream Sashimi, Seven-Sashimi Platter, Salmon, Thick Cut Steak Donburi, Large Tiger Shrimp Tempura
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Dishes
Whole Dry-Aged Sea Bream SashimiThis dish features a whole fresh sea bream as the main ingredient. The fish undergoes a dry-aging process, where it is air-dried in a controlled environment of temperature and humidity to concentrate its texture and enhance its flavor. After aging, the chef debones the whole fish on-site and slices it into paper-thin sashimi pieces. It is typically served with traditional accompaniments such as freshly grated wasabi, Japanese soy sauce, and shredded daikon radish.
Seven-Sashimi PlatterSeven-slice sashimi platter featuring salmon, tuna, sea bream, eel, squid, scallop, and sweet shrimp. Freshly sliced and served raw without cooking.
SalmonSalmon, with tender flesh and vibrant color. Typically eaten raw, paired with mustard, soy sauce, or lemon juice to preserve its natural flavor. It can also be pan-fried, grilled, or boiled—simple to prepare and rich in nutrition.
Thick Cut Steak DonburiA hearty dish featuring a thick-cut steak served over rice, topped with savory sauce and vegetables.
Large Tiger Shrimp TempuraFresh large tiger shrimp coated in light batter and deep-fried to golden crispness, served with traditional tempura sauce.
Red Shrimp DonburiA Japanese rice bowl dish featuring fresh red shrimp, served over steamed rice and topped with a savory sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, and sake.
Beef Sukiyaki Hot PotBeef sukiyaki is a Japanese hot pot dish primarily made with beef slices, vegetables, and tofu. The preparation involves cooking the ingredients in a pot and serving them with a specially prepared sauce.
Grilled Eel Rice BowlGrilled eel rice bowl features fresh eel marinated in sweet soy sauce and grilled to perfection, served over steamed rice.
Bluefin Tuna Sashimi PlatterSashimi platter of bluefin tuna consists of fresh slices from belly, middle, and back muscle, neatly arranged to preserve natural color and texture. Served raw after skin and bone removal.
Steamed Egg with Crab MeatCrab meat steamed egg is a dish made primarily from eggs and crab meat. Beat eggs with water, strain to remove bubbles, add chopped crab meat, then steam over medium heat until set. The result is smooth, tender, and rich with crab flavor.
Fresh Tofu with Thinly Sliced Poached HalibutThis dish features fresh soft tofu as a base, paired with extremely thin slices of raw halibut. At the table, a piping hot, specially prepared clear broth (typically made from fish bones, chicken bones, and vegetables) is poured over the fish slices. The high temperature of the broth instantly poaches the fish to a tender, semi-cooked state, resulting in a smooth and delicate texture. The tofu absorbs the umami flavors of both the broth and the fish, creating a light and refreshing taste. Main ingredients include halibut, soft tofu, and a clear broth. The preparation method is table-side poaching.
Foie Gras Sushi RiceFoie gras sushi rice features rich duck liver on seasoned rice, a luxurious fusion of Japanese and French culinary traditions.