Ant Cave Seoul BBQ · Headquarters (Suzhou's First Store)
Barbecue · ⭐ 4.0
No. 1, Cangjie Street, Pingjiang Subdistrict (direct access from Exit 2 of Xiangmen Metro Station)
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. 1, Cangjie Street, Pingjiang Subdistrict (direct access from Exit 2 of Xiangmen Metro Station). It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Thick-cut Pork Belly, Thick-Braised Juicy Diaphragm, Squid.
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: Barbecue
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 1, Cangjie Street, Pingjiang Subdistrict (direct access from Exit 2 of Xiangmen Metro Station)
- Popular dishes: Thick-cut Pork Belly, Thick-Braised Juicy Diaphragm, Squid, Hand-ground Black Pepper Snowflake Rib, Starry Honeydew Ice Cream
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Dishes
Thick-cut Pork BellyThick-cut pork belly uses pork belly with alternating layers of fat and lean meat, sliced into thicker pieces. It is typically prepared by pan-frying, grilling, or stewing to achieve a tender and juicy texture that is rich but not greasy.
Thick-Braised Juicy DiaphragmSelected premium pork diaphragm, marinated and slowly braised until tender with rich, juicy texture.
SquidOctopus is a seafood dish made primarily with fresh octopus. To prepare it, first clean the octopus thoroughly, then cut it while maintaining its complete shape. Next, cook it quickly by stir-frying or grilling, and season it appropriately to make the octopus tender, juicy, and full of flavor.
Hand-ground Black Pepper Snowflake RibPremium snowflake rib meat, seasoned with hand-ground black pepper, slow-cooked and seared for tender, juicy flavor with rich pepper aroma.
Starry Honeydew Ice CreamA refreshing ice cream made from fresh honeydew melon, blended into a smooth frozen dessert with a sweet, fruity flavor.
Itaewon Spicy RamenA spicy ramen dish from Itaewon, featuring a rich, flavorful broth with beef, vegetables, and kimchi.
Grilled Live EelGrilled fresh eel is made from freshly caught eel, which is cleaned and marinated in a special sauce before being grilled over charcoal until the skin is crispy and the flesh tender. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to achieve a crispy exterior and a tender interior, preserving the eel's natural freshness and flavor.
Octopus Pan-Fried PorkA fusion dish featuring octopus and pork, pan-fried together to create a tender, savory flavor with a satisfying chew.
Pineapple Beef RibsPineapple beef short ribs is a dish made primarily with beef short ribs and pineapple. The beef is marinated and stir-fried with pineapple chunks, using the pineapple's natural acidity to tenderize the meat while adding fruity aroma. Seasonings like soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine are added for balanced flavor.
Garlic Pork BellyGarlic pork belly is made from fresh pork belly slices, stir-fried with plenty of garlic, then seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until tender and fragrant.
Thin-Sliced Beef SteakThin-sliced beef is a dish made with fresh beef slices, typically marinated in soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar, then quickly stir-fried or grilled to keep the meat tender. Some recipes add onions and green peppers.
Ant Hole Special Lean BeefA Sichuan dish featuring lean beef stir-fried with chili and Sichuan peppercorns, known for its spicy and numbing flavor.
Ant Hole Special BeefA spicy beef dish made with tender beef slices and a secret sauce, popular in Sichuan cuisine.