Phoenix Nest Restaurant
农家菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 37, Group 26, Shuangtang Village (within Xiaojiatong Characteristic Rural Revitalization Village)
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. 37, Group 26, Shuangtang Village (within Xiaojiatong Characteristic Rural Revitalization Village). It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Black Pepper Rice Crackers, Phoenix Nesting Three-Combination, Four Happiness Steamed Egg.
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: 3.9
- Address: No. 37, Group 26, Shuangtang Village (within Xiaojiatong Characteristic Rural Revitalization Village)
- Popular dishes: Black Pepper Rice Crackers, Phoenix Nesting Three-Combination, Four Happiness Steamed Egg, Chocolate Two-Tone Papaya, Appetizing Pork Tripe Hot Pot
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Dishes
Black Pepper Rice CrackersA home-style dish made with crispy rice crackers stir-fried with black pepper, vegetables, and savory seasonings.
Phoenix Nesting Three-CombinationA refined dish featuring steamed sea bass, braised pork meatballs, and pan-fried tofu, harmoniously blending flavors and textures.
Four Happiness Steamed EggA traditional Chinese dish made with eggs and ingredients like shrimp, ham, mushrooms, and chicken, steamed to a silky texture.
Chocolate Two-Tone PapayaA creative dessert featuring fresh papaya with black and milk chocolate layered in two colors, offering a smooth texture and a blend of fruit and chocolate flavors.
Appetizing Pork Tripe Hot PotAppetizing Pork Tripe Hot Pot is a stewed dish featuring pork tripe as the main ingredient. Key components include fresh pork tripe, white peppercorns, ginger slices, and scallions. The tripe is thoroughly cleaned, blanched to remove any odor, then simmered with white peppercorns and ginger in a clay pot with ample water over low heat for several hours until tender. The broth turns milky white with a rich flavor and the distinctive aroma of white pepper. It is commonly served as an appetizing soup or main course.
Handmade DumplingsHandmade dumplings filled with pork and shrimp, wrapped in thin dough and shaped by hand. When cooked, the wrappers become transparent and elastic, with tender, juicy filling, typically served with clear broth or seasoned with soy sauce, green onions, and cilantro.
Garlic Pork RibsA savory dish of pork ribs marinated in garlic and spices, then fried or grilled until crispy outside and tender inside.
Hot Pot Curry ShrimpHot Pot Curry Shrimp is a dish that combines hot pot and curry flavors. Main ingredients include fresh large shrimp, potatoes, carrots, onions, and green/red bell peppers. The shrimp are cleaned, and vegetables are cut into chunks. Onions and curry blocks are stir-fried in oil, then broth or water is added and brought to a boil. Potatoes and carrots are added first, cooked until partially done, then shrimp and bell peppers are added and simmered until the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce thickens. It is typically served in a heat-retaining pot to keep warm.
Scholar's Big Fish HeadA dish featuring a large carp head stewed with tofu, ham, and mushrooms, seasoned with ginger, scallions, and wine, resulting in a rich, creamy broth and tender fish meat.
Steamed Freshwater ShrimpSteamed prawns with soy sauce is a Chinese dish made primarily with fresh river shrimp. The shrimp are washed and quickly blanched in boiling water until they turn color, then drained. It is typically served with a prepared dipping sauce made from minced ginger, sliced scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Steamed Grouper FilletA dish made by steaming filleted grouper with ginger and scallions, preserving the fish's natural freshness and delicate flavor.
Phoenix Tofu in Clay PotA Chinese dish featuring tender tofu with chicken, ham, and mushrooms, slow-cooked in a clay pot for rich flavor.
Immortal ChickenImmortal Chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, combined with various seasonings and辅料. Key ingredients include whole chicken or pieces, ginger slices, green onions, garlic cloves, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns. First, blanch the chicken to remove odor, then stir-fry the spices in oil, add soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and simmer until flavorful, finally reduce the sauce. The finished dish has a bright red color and tender chicken.
Sweet Lotus Root with Red Bean CakeA dessert featuring sweetened lotus root and red bean cake, combining tender, syrupy lotus root with soft, sweet red bean cake for a harmonious flavor and texture.
Mushroom Beef CubesA dish of tender beef cubes stir-fried with various mushrooms, offering a savory and aromatic flavor.
Sweet and Sour Pork with PineappleSizzling pork with pineapple is a dish primarily made with pork and pineapple. First, the pork is cut into pieces and marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy; pineapple is also cut into chunks and set aside. Finally, the fried pork and pineapple are stir-fried together and coated with a specially prepared sweet-and-sour sauce to allow the flavors to blend perfectly.
Scallion Oil Boiled ChickenA classic Chinese cold dish made by boiling chicken and serving it chilled, topped with a fragrant scallion oil sauce for a tender and aromatic experience.