Yuan Shi Zhu Yi · Earth Pot Chicken Master (Linrui Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.6
Room 313, Linrui Plaza, No. 88 Xihualin Street
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 313, Linrui Plaza, No. 88 Xihualin Street. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Soup-Absorbing Tofu Pudding, Stove Pot Chicken, Big Noodle Salad.
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: 4.6
- Address: Room 313, Linrui Plaza, No. 88 Xihualin Street
- Popular dishes: Soup-Absorbing Tofu Pudding, Stove Pot Chicken, Big Noodle Salad, Handmade Platter Flatbread, Hand-Pressed Black Tiger Shrimp Balls
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Dishes
Soup-Absorbing Tofu PuddingSoup-Absorbing Tofu Pudding is a dish made primarily with soft tofu pudding and a specially prepared broth. Main ingredients include freshly made soft tofu pudding, chicken or bone broth, sometimes with a small amount of minced meat, shiitake mushrooms, or dried shrimp for added umami. The basic method involves placing the soft tofu pudding in a bowl and pouring hot, flavorful broth over it, allowing the tofu's delicate and porous texture to fully absorb the soup's essence. The finished dish features silky-smooth tofu pudding saturated with the broth's savory richness.
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.
Big Noodle SaladDa La Pi is a dish made by mixing thin, transparent rice noodles with fresh vegetables such as cucumber, carrot, and wood ear mushroom, then dressing them with a special sauce. The rice noodles are wide and thin, transparent and elastic, while the vegetables are crisp and refreshing, creating a rich and varied texture.
Handmade Platter FlatbreadA Chinese dish featuring handmade flatbread baked on a pan, served with a variety of vegetables, meats, or tofu for a savory and satisfying meal.
Hand-Pressed Black Tiger Shrimp BallsHandcrafted black tiger shrimp balls are made from fresh black tiger shrimp. The shrimp are manually peeled and their meat finely chopped, then mixed with an appropriate amount of starch and egg white. Through repeated stirring and pounding, the shrimp meat becomes smooth and tender. For cooking, the shrimp mixture is shaped into small balls and blanched in hot water until cooked through, ready to be enjoyed with various soup bases or seasonings.
Free-range ChickenFree-range chicken made from naturally raised chickens, known for its tender and flavorful meat, typically prepared by stewing or braising to preserve its natural taste.
Oyster Stew ChickenA dish combining fresh oysters and chicken, simmered in a clay pot with vegetables for a rich, savory flavor.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Butterfly PastaButterfly pasta is a type of Italian pasta shaped like butterflies, typically made from flour and eggs, and served with sauces such as tomato, cream, or seafood.
Spicy and Sour Kelp StripsSpicy and sour seaweed strips is a dish made primarily from seaweed strips mixed with spicy and sour seasonings. After soaking, the seaweed strips become soft yet elastic, and when combined with a specially prepared spicy and sour sauce, the dish offers both the freshness of seaweed and a tangy, appetizing flavor.