Zixiang Yuan Private Kitchen (Jiandian Tianjingwan Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Intersection of Dongcang Xin Road and Futing 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 Intersection of Dongcang Xin Road and Futing Road. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Lipu Taro Stew, Free-range Old Goose from the Mountains, Snail and Duck Foot 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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Intersection of Dongcang Xin Road and Futing Road
- Popular dishes: Lipu Taro Stew, Free-range Old Goose from the Mountains, Snail and Duck Foot Stew, Clay Pot Lentils, Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Cake
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Dishes
Lipu Taro StewA slow-cooked stew featuring Lipu taro, pork, and mushrooms, known for its rich, savory flavor and creamy texture.
Free-range Old Goose from the MountainsThis dish uses free-range old goose from the mountains as the main ingredient. The goose has a longer age, resulting in firm meat. The primary cooking method involves cutting the cleaned old goose into pieces, then stewing it for an extended period with basic seasonings such as ginger and scallions until the meat becomes tender and flavorful. The broth is rich, highlighting the natural taste of the ingredients.
Snail and Duck Foot StewA savory stew combining tender snails and succulent duck feet, simmered in a rich broth that highlights their natural flavors.
Clay Pot LentilsPotato bean stew is a home-style dish primarily made with green beans, pork, and pot sauce. After the green beans are cooked until tender, they are combined with stir-fried pork and placed into a clay pot, then seasoned with pot sauce and适量 water, slow-cooked until the beans are soft and the pork is fully flavored.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Golden Soup Softshell TurtleGolden soup turtle is made by stewing turtle with chicken broth or stock. The turtle is blanched to remove odor, then simmered with ginger slices and scallions. Finally, a golden broth is added for rich color and delicious flavor.
Leek-flavored Pig KidneyScallion pork kidneys is a dish made with pig kidneys and scallions. The kidneys are scored, blanched to remove odor, then stir-fried with sliced scallions and seasonings.
Spicy Frog LegsSpicy Frog is a dish primarily made with frog legs, typically prepared by removing the skin and cutting the meat into pieces, then stir-frying with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, and fermented broad bean paste. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to ensure the frog meat remains tender and flavorful.