Ningcui Garden Restaurant (Food Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 409, Tongji North 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. 409, Tongji North Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Clam and Egg Stew.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 409, Tongji North Road
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Clam and Egg Stew, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Salted Pepper Pork Ribs
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Dishes
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.
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Clam and Egg StewA Chinese dish made with clams and eggs, gently stewed to create a rich, savory flavor.
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.
Salted Pepper Pork RibsBlack pepper salt pork strips is a dish made from pork tenderloin, sliced, marinated, deep-fried until crispy outside and tender inside, then stir-fried with black pepper salt. Golden color, crispy texture, rich pepper-salt aroma.
Stir-fried Peeled ShrimpStir-fried peeled shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp, manually peeled and quickly stir-fried in hot oil. The main ingredient is shrimp, enhanced with a small amount of scallions, ginger, and garlic for aroma, without adding excessive seasonings to preserve the natural flavor of the shrimp.
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.
White Assorted DishesA traditional Chinese cold dish made with sliced cooked offal such as pig's stomach, intestine, chicken gizzard, and duck blood, arranged neatly and served with a savory sauce.
Intestine and Lung SoupA traditional Chinese soup made with pork intestines and lungs, simmered with ginger and scallions for a rich, savory flavor.
Scallion Oil NoodlesScallion oil noodles is a simple and delicious noodle dish made with noodles as the main ingredient, supplemented by scallions, oil, and other seasonings. After boiling, the noodles are mixed with hot scallion oil and seasonings, creating an enticing aroma and appealing color.
Golden Flower VegetableA dish made by stir-frying fresh golden flower vegetables with garlic and ginger, resulting in a tender and refreshing taste.
Crispy Duck香酥鸭 is a dish primarily made with duck, typically using a plump and tender duck that is marinated and then deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy. The preparation involves cleaning the duck thoroughly, seasoning it with spices to infuse flavor, and then frying it in hot oil until golden and crisp, forming a hard crust on the outside while keeping the inner meat juicy and tender.