Cai Gen Tan · Sakura La
日料 · ⭐ 4.5
Adjacent to South Gate, Huaihai Commercial 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 Adjacent to South Gate, Huaihai Commercial Street. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Six Small Dishes Platter, Sauce-Soaked Boiled Chicken, Croquette.
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: 日料
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Adjacent to South Gate, Huaihai Commercial Street
- Popular dishes: Six Small Dishes Platter, Sauce-Soaked Boiled Chicken, Croquette, Plum Rice Ball, Daily Special Side Dish
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Dishes
Six Small Dishes PlatterA classic Chinese cold dish featuring six small, flavorful dishes such as cucumber salad, braised beef, tofu with century eggs, spicy cabbage, boiled eggs, and fragrant tofu with Chinese toon.
Sauce-Soaked Boiled ChickenA classic Cantonese cold dish made by boiling chicken and chilling it in ice water for tender texture, then served with a savory sauce.
CroquetteCroquette is a Japanese snack made primarily from potatoes, minced meat, and vegetables. The preparation typically involves boiling potatoes, mashing them into a paste, mixing in minced meat and vegetables, shaping the mixture into small round patties, and then deep-frying until golden and crispy.
Plum Rice BallA rice ball made with plum, sesame, and a touch of sugar, offering a tangy and satisfying bite.
Daily Special Side DishThe Daily Special Side Dish is a seasonal accompaniment made with fresh ingredients available on the day. It primarily uses seasonal vegetables (such as cucumber, radish, cabbage, bean sprouts, etc.) and is quickly pickled or tossed with simple seasonings (like salt, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, chili, etc.). The preparation typically involves washing, cutting, seasoning, and brief marinating to preserve the crisp texture and natural flavor of the ingredients. The dish changes daily and is not fixed, aiming to provide a fresh and light appetizer.
Oil NoodlesA traditional Chinese noodle dish made by stir-frying thin noodles with oil, often served with vegetables or meat for a rich, savory flavor.
Tomato CheeseTomato cheese is a simple and delicious Western dish. Fresh tomato slices are sprinkled with适量 of cheese crumbs and baked until the cheese melts and turns golden brown. The dish retains the sweet and sour flavor of tomatoes and the rich taste of cheese, offering a satisfying and diverse texture.
Scallion Tuna PasteA dish made from mashed tuna mixed with scallions and seasonings, offering a smooth and savory flavor.
Vinegar-marinated MackerelFresh mackerel marinated in vinegar with sugar and salt, resulting in a tangy and tender dish.
Iron Plate Beef DiaphragmA dish featuring beef diaphragm marinated and seared on a hot iron plate, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a smoky char.
Horse MeatHorse meat is a dish made from fresh horse meat, typically marinated and cooked by stewing or grilling, known for its tender texture and distinctive flavor.