Lai Xiang Ju
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 3.6
Building 9, No. 527 Qinzhen 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 Building 9, No. 527 Qinzhen Road. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Dish Platter, Home-style Tofu, Stir-Fried Pork.
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: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: Building 9, No. 527 Qinzhen Road
- Popular dishes: Braised Dish Platter, Home-style Tofu, Stir-Fried Pork, Durian Pastry, Maoxuewang
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Dishes
Braised Dish PlatterA mixed braised dish composed of various braised ingredients, including braised tofu, braised eggs, and braised pork ears. Each ingredient is carefully selected and prepared before being slowly simmered in a specially crafted braising sauce until fully infused with flavor. Finally, the braised ingredients are sliced and arranged on a plate to create a colorful and diverse platter.
Home-style TofuHome-style tofu is a Chinese dish primarily made with tofu, often enhanced with minced pork, diced chicken, or shrimp to add texture. The tofu is first pan-fried until golden on both sides, then combined with ingredients and seasonings such as soy sauce, garlic, and ginger slices, and slowly simmered until flavorful. Finally, the sauce is reduced to finish the dish.
Stir-Fried PorkStir-fried pork is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork, typically sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried with garlic, chili, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and retains the original flavors of the ingredients during cooking.
Durian PastryDurian puff is a Chinese pastry featuring fresh durian flesh as filling, wrapped in delicate flaky dough. After baking, the crust turns golden and crispy, while the durian aroma fills the inside, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
毛豆萝卜干毛豆萝卜干是一道以毛豆和萝卜干为主要食材的菜肴。毛豆提前煮熟,萝卜干泡发后切段,两者一同炒制,加入适量盐、酱油等调味料,翻炒均匀即可。制作方法简单,口感丰富。
Ribeye SteakRibeye steak is made from the rib section of beef, marinated and then quickly grilled at high temperature. It has a golden surface, tender meat, and is served with a specially crafted sauce, offering a unique flavor.
Braised FishBraised fish is a dish made with fresh fish, marinated and pan-fried until golden on both sides, then simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. Main ingredients include fish, ginger, scallions, garlic, and seasonings.
Braised Pork with Fresh Bamboo ShootsYan Du Xian is a traditional dish primarily made with salted pork, fresh pork, and bamboo shoots. The preparation involves cutting the salted and fresh pork into pieces, then simmering them together with bamboo shoots and ginger slices until the meat becomes tender and the broth rich. Finally, seasonings are added to enhance the unique savory flavor.
Scallion Oil Shredded ChickenA cold dish made by shredding boiled chicken and dressing it with a fragrant scallion oil sauce, known for its tender texture and aromatic flavor.
Steamed TaroSteamed taro is a dish primarily made with taro. After peeling, the taro is cut into pieces or left whole and steamed over high heat until soft and tender. The preparation is simple, requiring no additional seasonings to preserve the natural fragrance and texture of the taro.
Broad BeanBroad beans are a common legume vegetable, usually eaten fresh or dried. They can be boiled, peeled, and stir-fried with seasonings like salt, soy sauce, and garlic, or stewed with meat or vegetables to make a home-style dish.
Snow Cabbage and Bamboo ShootsA traditional Chinese dish made with pickled mustard greens and fresh bamboo shoots, stir-fried for a crisp, savory flavor.
Crucian Carp SoupFresh crucian carp is the main ingredient in this soup, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions. After cleaning, the fish is pan-fried until golden on both sides, then simmered with water to create a creamy broth and tender fish meat. Add tofu or vegetables for enhanced flavor.