Taizhou Yan Liufang Teahouse · Huaiyang Cuisine (First Store in Suzhou)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.3
Jinji Lake Subdistrict, Suzhou Industrial Park
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 Jinji Lake Subdistrict, Suzhou Industrial Park. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Nine Grid Tai Zhou Large Boiled Dried Tofu Threads, Five-Flavor Tofu Noodles, Cool Mung Bean Cake.
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: Jinji Lake Subdistrict, Suzhou Industrial Park
- Popular dishes: Nine Grid Tai Zhou Large Boiled Dried Tofu Threads, Five-Flavor Tofu Noodles, Cool Mung Bean Cake, Fengcheng Salted Goose, Taizhou Yangcai Bao
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Dishes
Nine Grid Tai Zhou Large Boiled Dried Tofu ThreadsMade with dried tofu threads as the main ingredient, combined with ham, chicken breast, and mushrooms, boiled in a special broth after blanching. Clear color, delicate texture, and fresh soup flavor, highlighting natural taste.
Five-Flavor Tofu NoodlesA cold dish made with tofu strips and vegetables, dressed in a five-flavor sauce of sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and umami.
Cool Mung Bean CakeA traditional sweet dessert made from mung bean flour, sugar, and oil, steamed to a smooth and refreshing texture—perfect for summer.
Fengcheng Salted GooseA traditional dish made by slow-cooking fresh goose meat in salt and spices, resulting in tender, savory flavor.
Taizhou Yangcai BaoTaizhou Yangcai Bao is a specialty steamed dumpling made with fresh yangcai and minced pork. The dough is fermented, filled with finely chopped yangcai and lean meat, then steamed. It has a fresh, savory flavor with a light sweetness and subtle wheat aroma.
Taizhou Fish Soup NoodlesA traditional noodle dish from Taizhou, made with a rich fish soup base and fresh handmade noodles, known for its savory flavor and smooth texture.
Huaiyang Steamed Pork MeatballsHuaiyang-style clear stewed lion's head is a dish primarily made with pork. The pork, with a balanced mix of fat and lean, is minced and mixed with scallion and ginger water, egg white, and other seasonings until well blended. It is then shaped into large meatballs and gently simmered in clear broth until fully cooked. The finished dish features tender meat and a clear, refined broth that preserves the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Shrimp and Pork Steamed DumplingsShrimp and pork steamed dumplings are made with fresh shrimp and minced pork, wrapped in thin dough and steamed until tender, offering a delicate and savory taste.
Shrimp Soup with Huaiyang Tofu Skin NoodlesA delicate dish made with fine tofu skin noodles simmered in shrimp broth, highlighting the refined and savory essence of Huaiyang cuisine.
Crab Roe Steamed BunSteamed pork and crab roe dumplings are a traditional snack made by wrapping a mixture of minced pork and crab roe in thin dough made from flour, then steaming them. To prepare, the pork is minced and mixed with crab roe, seasoned to taste, then wrapped in dough, pleated, and steamed until cooked.
Crab Roe Soup DumplingsCrab Roe Soup Dumplings are filled with pork and crab roe, wrapped in flour dough, pleated, and steamed. The broth is made from pork bone stock and crab roe, infused into the filling for a rich, juicy flavor.
Golden Soup River Pufferfish with Water Bamboo ShootsA delicacy featuring river pufferfish and water bamboo shoots in a rich golden broth, known for its delicate flavor and elegant presentation.
Fish Soup DumplingsFish soup dumplings feature a broth made from fresh fish, seasoned with scallions and ginger, served with handmade dumpling wrappers filled with pork or shrimp, then cooked in the fish soup.