La Jia Da Guo Tai • Firewood Earth Pot (Luzhi Ancient Town Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Room 6-1, No. 11 Mingshi Road
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 Room 6-1, No. 11 Mingshi Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Cold Noodles, Pork Belly, Stove Pot Chicken.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Room 6-1, No. 11 Mingshi Road
- Popular dishes: Northeast Cold Noodles, Pork Belly, Stove Pot Chicken, Dried Green Beans, Signature Noodle Pan-Fried Dumplings
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Dishes
Northeast Cold NoodlesNortheastern big拉皮 is a dish made from ingredients such as拉皮, cucumber, and carrot. After boiling the拉皮, mix it with shredded vegetables and seasonings to serve.
Pork BellyPork belly is a cut of meat from the pig's abdomen, characterized by alternating layers of fat and lean meat, which gives it the name 'five-layered' or 'five-striped'. Common cooking methods include braising, stir-frying, or stewing. During cooking, the fat melts, resulting in tender meat with an aromatic flavor.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Signature Noodle Pan-Fried DumplingsA specialty dumpling made with noodle wrappers filled with pork and vegetables, pan-fried until golden and crispy on the bottom.
Free-range ChickenFree-range chicken, raised naturally without cages, offers tender and flavorful meat. Prepared by stewing or braising to preserve its natural taste.
Pig's stomachPork stomach is a dish made from the stomach of a pig. To prepare it, the pork stomach is thoroughly cleaned and then typically marinated with seasonings to enhance its flavor. It can then be cooked using various methods such as stewing, stir-frying, or braising. After cooking, the pork stomach has a chewy yet tender texture, and when paired with suitable seasonings, it delivers a rich and flavorful taste.
Freshly Slaughtered Large BullfrogThis dish uses live, large bullfrogs, slaughtered upon order to ensure fresh meat. The main ingredient is bullfrog meat, supplemented with basic seasonings like ginger, garlic, and chili. During preparation, the cleaned bullfrog is cut into pieces, quickly blanched or stir-fried, then stir-fried or stewed with other ingredients. The finished dish features firm, springy meat that highlights the ingredient's natural flavor.
Braised Pork RibsSpare ribs is a dish primarily made with pork ribs. The ribs are cut into segments, blanched to remove odor, then marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices before being stewed or braised until tender and flavorful.
Vegetarian SausageVegetarian sausage is a meat-like dish made primarily from soy products, typically using tofu skin or bean curd cut into strips and rolled into a sausage shape, then steamed or fried to set. Ingredients like mushrooms, carrots, and wood ear fungus can be added for flavor. It has an elastic texture and resembles meat sausages in appearance.
Lotus Pond Softshell TurtleLotus pond turtle is a dish featuring turtle as the main ingredient, paired with lotus root, water chestnuts, snap peas, and wood ear mushrooms. The turtle is blanched first, then stewed or braised with vegetables to blend flavors. The broth is rich, and the ingredients are tender and delicious.
Garlic Cucumber SaladGarlic cucumber is a cold dish made primarily from cucumbers and garlic. After washing, the cucumbers are sliced or cut into strips, then mixed with minced garlic, salt, vinegar, and sesame oil. The preparation is simple and does not require heating.