Lucheng Restaurant (Houtang Garden Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 8-3 South Chenghe Riverside
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. 8-3 South Chenghe Riverside. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pork Chop, Large Meat Noodles, Intestine.
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: 4.0
- Address: No. 8-3 South Chenghe Riverside
- Popular dishes: Pork Chop, Large Meat Noodles, Intestine, Braised Pork Noodles, Crispy Fish
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Dishes
Pork ChopPork cutlet is a dish made primarily from pork tenderloin or shoulder meat. The meat is pounded, marinated, and then cooked by pan-frying, deep-frying, or braising to achieve a tender texture. Common preparations include sweet and sour pork, braised pork, and pan-seared pork.
Large Meat NoodlesDaren noodles are a Chinese dish made with noodles and slow-cooked pork. Key ingredients include lean pork (often belly pork), noodles, scallions, ginger, soy sauce, and salt. The pork is cut into pieces and stewed until tender, then served over cooked noodles with the rich broth and meat, garnished with chopped scallions.
IntestineOffal dish made primarily from pork intestines, cleaned and blanched, then cooked by braising, stewing, or stir-frying. Commonly seasoned with ginger, scallions, garlic, and sometimes fermented bean paste or soy sauce.
Braised Pork NoodlesBraised pork noodles feature fatty pork belly simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and spices until tender, then served over wide handmade or machine-made noodles with rich broth. Garnish with green onions or cilantro.
Crispy FishA traditional Chinese dish made by frying marinated fish until crispy, then stir-frying with a savory sauce for a rich, crunchy texture.
Beef NoodlesBeef noodles are a noodle dish primarily made with noodles and beef. The cooked noodles are served with tender pieces or slices of beef that have been stewed, then topped with a rich beef broth, and finally garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro for added aroma.
Vegetarian NoodlesA vegetarian noodle dish made with fresh vegetables and stir-fried noodles, offering a light and healthy meal.
Shrimp NoodlesShrimp noodles are a Chinese dish made with fresh shrimp and noodles, typically cooked in a savory broth for a light yet flavorful meal.
Fresh Meat DumplingsFresh meat dumplings are made with pork filling and seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other spices, shaped into small dumplings. The wrappers are thin and the filling is tender, with a clear and delicious broth. This dish is one of the traditional Chinese breakfast options and also suitable as a light meal or late-night snack.
Eel StripsEel Strips is a Chinese dish made from sliced eel, stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and scallions for a savory and tender texture.