Lao Dai Sichuan Cuisine Grilled Fish Restaurant (Shanming Road Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.7
No. 72 Xiaoyicun Shanming 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 No. 72 Xiaoyicun Shanming Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Maoxuewang, Sichuan-Style Boiled Frog, Boiled Peanuts.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 72 Xiaoyicun Shanming Road
- Popular dishes: Maoxuewang, Sichuan-Style Boiled Frog, Boiled Peanuts, Stir-fried smoked bamboo shoots with preserved pork, Pork and Napa Cabbage Stewed with Vermicelli
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Dishes
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.
Sichuan-Style Boiled FrogSichuan-style boiled frog is a dish primarily made with frog legs, accompanied by side ingredients such as bean sprouts and leafy greens. The frog legs are blanched or briefly fried, then stir-fried with spices like chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). After the aromatics are cooked, broth or water is added and brought to a boil. Finally, the frog legs and vegetables are simmered together in the pot, and hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma.
Boiled PeanutsBoiled peanuts is a dish that uses peanuts as the main ingredient. Peanuts are boiled in water, usually with salt and other seasonings to enhance flavor. The preparation process does not involve frying or complex cooking techniques, preserving the original taste and nutritional value of the peanuts.
Stir-fried smoked bamboo shoots with preserved porkSmoke-braised bamboo shoots stir-fried with cured pork is a traditional delicacy, primarily made from smoked bamboo shoots and preserved pork. The preparation involves soaking the smoke-braised bamboo shoots in advance, slicing the cured pork and stir-frying it to render out the fat, then adding minced garlic, chili peppers, and other seasonings to sauté until fragrant. Finally, the soaked bamboo shoots are added and stir-fried until fully flavored, ready to be served.
Pork and Napa Cabbage Stewed with VermicelliPork and cabbage stew with vermicelli is a dish made from pork belly, napa cabbage, and vermicelli. After blanching the pork, it's simmered with cabbage, then vermicelli is added to absorb the rich flavors.
Sweet Corn SoupA sweet soup made with fresh corn kernels, often including red dates and goji berries, gently simmered for a smooth and nourishing dish.
Sichuan Pepper ChickenHua Jiao Chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, seasoned with Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, scallions, and other spices. The chicken is marinated, then stir-fried with fried Sichuan peppercorns and chili to absorb their numbing flavor and aroma.
Preserved Radish with Salted PorkPreserved radish stir-fried with cured pork is a traditional Chinese home-style dish made primarily from preserved radish and cured pork. The preserved radish is made by pickling and sun-drying, while the cured pork is salted and air-dried pork. To prepare, slice the cured pork, soak and cut the preserved radish into pieces, heat oil in a wok, sauté the cured pork until it releases its fat, then add the preserved radish and stir-fry together. Season to taste and cook until fully flavored.
Garlic Dressing LettuceA refreshing cold dish made with fresh lettuce and garlic dressing, known for its crisp texture and mild garlic flavor.
Spicy Pork Intestine and Blood Curd Stir-fryA spicy Sichuan dish made with pork intestines and blood curd, stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, and fermented bean paste for a bold, numbing flavor.