Xiding Dumplings (Suzhou Branch)
鱼鲜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 66, Chengtong Road, Gao Tie Xin Cheng
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. 66, Chengtong Road, Gao Tie Xin Cheng. It is a 鱼鲜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Donggou Crab Stir-Fried Egg, Sea Urchin Dumplings, Original Sea Cucumber Soup.
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: 鱼鲜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 66, Chengtong Road, Gao Tie Xin Cheng
- Popular dishes: Donggou Crab Stir-Fried Egg, Sea Urchin Dumplings, Original Sea Cucumber Soup, Wonderful Shrimp Balls, Hand-Deboned Braised Pork Ribs
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Dishes
Donggou Crab Stir-Fried EggA Chinese home-style dish made with fresh Donggou crab and eggs, stir-fried to a tender and fragrant finish.
Sea Urchin DumplingsFresh sea urchin dumplings with pork or shrimp, handcrafted with wheat flour dough. Tender and flavorful, the natural umami of sea urchin blends perfectly with the filling.
Original Sea Cucumber SoupOriginal Sea Cucumber Soup is a soup dish featuring high-quality Liaodong sea cucumber as the main ingredient. Key components include dried sea cucumber, old hen, pork bones, Jinhua ham, and ginger slices. The sea cucumber is first rehydrated and cleaned, then simmered for hours with blanched chicken, pork bones, and ham in ample water. The soup is boiled over high heat initially, then reduced to a low simmer to fully extract the essence of the ingredients. It is lightly seasoned with salt to highlight the natural, original umami flavor, resulting in a clear and rich broth.
Wonderful Shrimp BallsDelicious shrimp balls are made with fresh shrimp, peeled but leaving the tails intact, then coated in a special 'wonderful' sauce and deep-fried until golden. The wonderful sauce is a blend of mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and other seasonings, adding a unique flavor to the shrimp balls.
Hand-Deboned Braised Pork RibsA dish featuring pork ribs that are slow-cooked and manually deboned, then tossed in a rich, savory sauce for deep flavor.
Sea Urchin DumplingsSea urchin dumplings are made with sea urchin as the main ingredient, combined with pork or shrimp for filling, wrapped in thin dough and steamed or pan-fried. The umami of sea urchin blends with the meat, creating a rich flavor.
Bohai Bay Shrimp Stir-Fried with Chinese CabbageFresh shrimp from the Bohai Bay stir-fried quickly with Chinese cabbage, resulting in a savory and tender dish.
Bohai Bay Handmade Spanish Mackerel Ball SoupThis is a traditional soup originating from the Bohai Bay region of China. The main ingredient is fresh Bohai Bay Spanish mackerel (blue-spotted mackerel). The fish is deboned, and the flesh is hand-chopped into a fine paste. It is then mixed with a small amount of minced ginger, chopped scallions, egg white, and starch, vigorously stirred until elastic, and shaped into balls by hand. The broth is typically made by simmering fish bones or pork bones, resulting in a clear and flavorful soup. The fish balls are cooked in this clear broth until done, offering a tender, springy texture and pure fish flavor. It is often served with a few leafy greens or tofu.
Bohai Bay Abalone DumplingsFresh abalone from the Bohai Bay is combined with pork to create a savory filling, hand-formed into dumplings and steamed for a delicate, tender texture.
Crispy Fried Oyster LarvaeCrispy fried oyster larvae is a deep-fried dish made with fresh oyster larvae. After cleaning, the larvae are marinated, coated in a light layer of starch or batter, then fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. The result is a crunchy exterior with tender, fresh meat.
Spinach and Nori Stir-fryA simple stir-fry of spinach and nori, offering a fresh and nutritious dish with a mild savory flavor.
Scallion Oil AbaloneScallion oil abalone features fresh abalone with scallions and ginger, steamed or boiled until tender and flavorful, then finished with fragrant oil made from fried scallions.
Stir-fried Live Sea Cucumber with ChiliStir-fried live sea cucumber with chili is a dish made with fresh live sea cucumber and chili peppers. The tender texture of the sea cucumber blends with the spicy flavor of the chili, creating a rich and delicious taste.
Spicy Fragrant Bird's Eye Clams from Zhanghai CountyMa Xiang Zhanghai County scallop made with fresh scallops from Zhanghai County, stir-fried with Sichuan pepper, garlic, ginger and other seasonings. Scallops are blanched to remove fishy odor, then quickly stir-fried with Sichuan pepper and green onion for a tender texture.
Cucumber Egg Shrimp DumplingsDumplings filled with fresh cucumber, egg, and shrimp, where cucumber is chopped and drained, mixed with cooked egg and prepared shrimp to form the filling, then wrapped in dough and boiled or steamed.
Braised Black Pork with Dalian AbaloneStewed black pork and fresh Dalian abalone, simmered slowly with premium black pork chunks and fresh abalone in broth, soy sauce, and cooking wine for tender meat and succulent abalone, blending the natural flavors.