Laojie Restaurant
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.7
No. 21, Henan Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 21, Henan Street. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: June Yellow Crab, Freshwater Crab, Aoy鸭.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 21, Henan Street
- Popular dishes: June Yellow Crab, Freshwater Crab, Aoy鸭, River Shrimp, Stir-fried Snails
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Dishes
June Yellow CrabA seasonal delicacy from Jiangnan, featuring fresh river crabs steamed or braised to highlight tender meat and rich roe.
Freshwater CrabDazhagai is a traditional famous dish made primarily from fresh crabs.选用肥壮的螃蟹,清蒸或煮制而成,保留了蟹肉的原汁原味,蟹黄丰富,肉质鲜嫩。
Aoy鸭Aoy duck is a dish made with duck meat, marinated and roasted to achieve a crispy skin and tender flesh with a distinctive aromatic flavor.
River ShrimpFresh river shrimp are cleaned and boiled or fried in water to retain their natural flavor, or stir-fried with scallions, ginger, and garlic for a tender, chewy texture.
Stir-fried SnailsA dish made by stir-frying fresh snails with chili, garlic, and ginger, resulting in a flavorful and slightly spicy taste.
Poached ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional dish made primarily from young chicken. It is boiled without any seasonings, preserving the natural flavor of the meat. It is served with a specially prepared sauce to enhance its original taste.
White Water FishA dish made by boiling fresh carp in clear water, resulting in tender fish meat and a mild, savory broth that highlights the natural flavor of the fish.
Braised EelA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking eel in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine until tender and flavorful.
Water Spinach and Clam DishA dish featuring fresh water spinach and clams, stir-fried or simmered in a light broth, known for its tender texture and subtle sweetness.
Fish Roe and Fish BladderFish roe and fish bladder is a dish featuring fish roe and fish bladder as main ingredients. The fish bladder must be cleaned and blanched before stir-frying or stewing with the roe, often enhanced with scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili.