The Strawman Country Restaurant
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 46 Zhujiang Bei 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. 46 Zhujiang Bei Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stir-Fried Pork, Salted Pepper Pork Ribs, Grilled Sea Bass.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 46 Zhujiang Bei Road
- Popular dishes: Stir-Fried Pork, Salted Pepper Pork Ribs, Grilled Sea Bass, Beef Hot Pot, Crispy Pepper and Century Egg
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Dishes
Stir-Fried PorkStir-fried pork is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork, typically sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried with garlic, chili, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and retains the original flavors of the ingredients during cooking.
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.
Grilled Sea BassGrilled sea bass is a dish made with fresh sea bass that is marinated and then baked in an oven or grilled over charcoal. During preparation, cuts are usually made on both sides of the fish, which is then marinated with ingredients such as ginger slices, scallions, and cooking wine to infuse flavor, before being roasted until the flesh is fully cooked and the skin slightly charred.
Beef Hot PotBeef hot pot is a dish featuring beef as the main ingredient, typically sliced and cooked with vegetables and mushrooms in a small hot pot. The beef is marinated first, then heated together with vegetables to preserve the original flavors.
Crispy Pepper and Century EggCrispy chili egg is a dish made primarily with small preserved eggs, enhanced with crispy chili peppers and spices. After peeling, the preserved eggs are cut into bite-sized pieces and stir-fried together with the crispy chilies until fragrant and the outer surface of the eggs turns slightly golden brown.
Lotus Root Stir-fried with Salted Pork StripsA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying lotus root strips with salted pork strips, offering a crisp texture and savory flavor.
Sour Cabbage Black FishSour cabbage black fish is a dish made primarily with black fish and sour cabbage. Black fish slices are marinated with rice wine and salt, while sour cabbage is cut into pieces. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the sour cabbage first, then add broth or water to boil. Add the black fish slices and cook until done, then season.
Aluminum Foil ClamsSteamed clams wrapped in foil with garlic, ginger, scallions, and chili, seasoned and cooked to perfection.