Daoshan Village · Suzhou Cuisine · Mandarin Fish (Xietang Old Street Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 1-1, Building 21, Phase II, Xietang Old Street, No. 1088 Songtao Street
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. 1-1, Building 21, Phase II, Xietang Old Street, No. 1088 Songtao Street. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ancient-Method Handmade Crab Meat Lion's Head, Dry Pot Shredded Cauliflower, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish.
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: 4.7
- Address: No. 1-1, Building 21, Phase II, Xietang Old Street, No. 1088 Songtao Street
- Popular dishes: Ancient-Method Handmade Crab Meat Lion's Head, Dry Pot Shredded Cauliflower, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Spring Water Tofu, Squirrel Fish
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Dishes
Ancient-Method Handmade Crab Meat Lion's HeadA traditional Jiangsu dish featuring handmade meatballs made with pork belly and fresh crab meat, slowly simmered to perfection for a rich, tender flavor.
Dry Pot Shredded CauliflowerA spicy Sichuan dish made by stir-frying shredded cauliflower with chili, garlic, and ginger in a dry pot for a fragrant, crispy texture.
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.
Spring Water TofuSpring water tofu is a dish made with fresh tofu cooked in mountain or mineral water. Tofu cubes are boiled in clear water, then seasoned with salt, green onions, and ginger slices, slowly stewed until flavorful. Some recipes add shrimp flakes, egg flowers, or greens for enhanced taste.
Squirrel FishA Chinese dish featuring crispy fried fish served with a sweet and sour sauce, resembling a squirrel's shape.
Doushan Roast ChickenA delicately seasoned chicken roasted over charcoal, featuring a crispy skin and tender meat with a subtle smoky flavor.
Rice Straw Wrapped PorkA traditional Chinese dish featuring pork belly tied with rice straw and slowly braised until tender, infused with a subtle herbal aroma.- Suzhou-style Sweet and Sour ChickenA classic Suzhou dish featuring crispy fried chicken stir-fried in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, often with vegetables like bell peppers and onions.
Suzhou-style Crispy Duck with Sesame FlavorA classic Suzhou dish featuring crispy duck skin and sesame flavor, marinated and deep-fried to perfection.
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.
Bamboo Shoot and Pork StewWild bamboo shoot braised pork is a dish made with fresh wild bamboo shoots and fatty pork. The pork is blanched, then simmered with the shoots and seasonings like soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until tender.
Stewed Eel in Yellow SauceA dish made by stewing eel in a yellow sauce with ingredients like ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and yellow wine, resulting in tender meat and rich flavor.