Old Family Restaurant (Pingjiang Road Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 2 Daliu Zhi Lane, Pingjiang 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 No. 2 Daliu Zhi Lane, Pingjiang Road. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Thread Water Shield Soup, Dongpo Pork, Chopped Chili Fish Head.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 2 Daliu Zhi Lane, Pingjiang Road
- Popular dishes: Three-Thread Water Shield Soup, Dongpo Pork, Chopped Chili Fish Head, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish
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Dishes
Three-Thread Water Shield SoupA delicate soup made with water shield and thin strips of ham, chicken, and bamboo shoots, gently simmered to highlight the natural flavors.
Dongpo PorkDongpo pork, made primarily from fatty pork belly, is slowly stewed for a long time until it becomes tender and melts in the mouth. The dish is enhanced with caramel color, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and other seasonings to create a rich and flavorful taste.
Chopped Chili Fish HeadSteamed fish head with chopped chili is a dish made by steaming a fish head with chopped chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. To prepare, clean the fish head, layer it with chopped chili and other seasonings, then steam until fully cooked.
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Stir-Fried ShrimpClear stir-fried shrimp is a dish primarily made with shrimp as the main ingredient. During preparation, vegetables such as green pepper, red pepper, or broccoli are added to enhance color. After washing and draining, the shrimp is quickly stir-fried with seasonings to maintain its fresh and tender texture. The entire dish features bright colors and delicious, tender shrimp.
Steamed White FishSteamed white fish is a dish made with fresh white fish as the main ingredient, seasoned with ingredients such as ginger slices and scallions, and prepared by steaming. After washing the white fish, place it in a dish, add seasonings, and steam until cooked.
Sweet Lotus Seed DessertSweet lotus seed dessert is made primarily from fresh or dried lotus seeds, soaked in water and simmered until soft and glutinous, then cooked slowly with sugar syrup or milk. It has a delicate sweet and smooth texture with a subtle fragrance of lotus seeds, a traditional dessert commonly found in southern China.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a classic Chinese dish using pork ribs as the main ingredient. The ribs are first fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with seasonings such as sugar, vinegar, and tomato sauce to coat the ribs evenly in a rich sweet-and-sour sauce.
Clam and Shepherd's Purse Stir-fryA Chinese dish featuring fresh clams and shepherd's purse, stir-fried for a light and nutritious meal.
Crab Meat TofuCrab meat tofu is a traditional delicacy made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with fresh crab meat and crab roe. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into small pieces, mixing it with sautéed crab meat and roe, adding broth or water, gently simmering, and finally seasoning and reducing the sauce so the tofu fully absorbs the rich crab flavor.
Soy Sauce Stir-Fried Water BambooWater bamboo is sliced and stir-fried with soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings. Crisp and tender in texture, with a savory, slightly salty flavor and rich soy aroma.
Silver Fish Fried with EggsA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying fresh silver fish with beaten eggs, resulting in a tender and savory flavor.