Chef's Small Kitchen (Dacheng Plaza Store)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.6
No. 200 Chang'an South Road, Dacheng Plaza
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. 200 Chang'an South Road, Dacheng Plaza. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Phoenix Fish Head, Grandmother's Braised Pork, King Oyster Mushroom and Pork Neck Meat.
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: 3.6
- Address: No. 200 Chang'an South Road, Dacheng Plaza
- Popular dishes: Phoenix Fish Head, Grandmother's Braised Pork, King Oyster Mushroom and Pork Neck Meat, Spring Water Tofu, Special Sirloin Bones
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Dishes
Phoenix Fish HeadThe Phoenix Fish Head is made primarily from fresh fish head, seasoned with scallions, ginger, garlic, and fermented bean paste, then stewed or steamed. The fish head meat is tender, the broth rich and savory with a slightly spicy flavor, showcasing classic Chinese taste.
Grandmother's Braised PorkGrandmother's Braised Pork Belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared through steps such as stir-frying and slow stewing. The pork belly is cut into pieces, first stir-fried until slightly golden, then seasoned with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and other ingredients, and slowly braised until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
King Oyster Mushroom and Pork Neck MeatA Chinese dish combining tender pork neck meat with savory king oyster mushrooms, stir-fried or braised to perfection.
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.
Special Sirloin BonesPremium beef short ribs marinated and grilled to perfection, served with a secret sauce for rich flavor.
Stir-Fried Young RoosterStir-fried young rooster is a dish made with young rooster meat, stir-fried quickly with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other ingredients. Main ingredients include young rooster, green pepper, red pepper, scallion segments, ginger slices, and garlic slices. First blanch the chicken pieces, then stir-fry with the seasonings to keep the meat tender.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a classic Chinese dish using pork ribs as the main ingredient. The ribs are first fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with seasonings such as sugar, vinegar, and tomato sauce to coat the ribs evenly in a rich sweet-and-sour sauce.
Braised Eel SegmentsA dish made by braising eel segments in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and wine until tender and flavorful.
Grassland BeefGrassland beef features tender, marinated beef grilled over charcoal, offering a rich flavor from the grass-fed cattle.
Braised Chicken Feet with Tiger SkinHǔpí Fèngzhǎo (Tiger Skin Chicken Feet) is renowned for its unique preparation method and delicious flavor. The chicken feet are first deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy and bubbled, forming a 'tiger skin' texture. They are then marinated with spices and seasonings to absorb rich flavors. During cooking, the chicken feet fully absorb the sauce, becoming tender and succulent, with skin and bones easily separating and the meat remaining juicy and delicate. This dish is not only tasty but also rich in collagen, which nourishes the skin.
Duck Blood and Pig Intestine StewA spicy Sichuan dish made with duck blood and pork intestines, slow-cooked with chili, garlic, and fermented bean paste.
Huangshan Stinky Guilin FishHuangshan Stinky Mandarin Fish is made primarily from fresh mandarin fish, which is marinated and fermented to develop a distinctive aroma. The fish is then pan-fried until the skin is crispy and simmered with seasonings. The unique flavor of the fish is achieved through microbial fermentation during the preparation process.